Bill to repeal online security act gazetted

According to the Gazette notification, the Online Security Act will be repealed in its entirety following the successful passage of the newly proposed Act in Parliament. The notification further states that all regulations, rules, and provisions enacted under the previous Act will also be revoked once the new legislation comes into effect.

The Online Security Act, introduced in 2024, faced widespread criticism from civil society, media organizations, and digital rights advocates, who raised concerns over its potential to suppress freedom of expression and enable online surveillance.

The repeal Bill marks a significant response to public pressure and is expected to be debated in Parliament in the coming weeks.

More details regarding the contents of the new Bill and its implications on online governance are anticipated to be released soon.