The government has recently asked e-commerce and social media platforms such as Google, Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat to increase their oversight of activities. This request comes in light of recent unrest and thefts where individuals have engaged in stealing and selling stolen products online.
Increased concerns about online abuses
The government is concerned that online platforms may not be able to effectively prevent suspicious activities, and for this reason, it has asked them to take measures to better control content and user activities. This request includes greater oversight of live broadcasts and online events that could facilitate illegal activities.
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The role of social media in organizing unrest
Security forces have also pointed to the role of social media in organizing unrest and thefts. They believe that these platforms have helped individuals effectively communicate with each other and coordinate their plans for illegal actions. This has led the government to consider increasing oversight and control over these platforms.
In this context, the government has requested platforms to implement more security and monitoring protocols to prevent abuses. This action comes as concerns about the negative impacts of social media on public safety and social order have increased. The government hopes that by collaborating with these platforms, it can prevent the recurrence of such unrest.
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