VOLUNTARY CODE OF ETHICS FOR THE GENERAL ELECTION 2019
March 21, 2019
The Social Media Platforms and Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI), presented a “Voluntary Code of Ethics for the General Election 2019” to Election Commission of India (ECI).
About:
Background: The Code of Ethics has been developed as a follow up to the meeting with IAMAI and representatives of Social Media Platforms including Facebook, WhatsApp, Twitter, Google, ShareChat and TikTok etc.
Objective of Code of Ethics: To ensure free, fair & ethical usage of Social Media Platforms to maintain the integrity of the electoral process for the General Elections 2019.
Features: The Platforms have agreed to –
process any violations reported under Section 126 of Representation of Peoples Act, 1951 within three hours as per Umesh Sinha Committee recommendations (Social Media Campaign).
create a high priority dedicated reporting mechanism for the ECI and appoint dedicated teams during the period of General Elections for taking expeditious action on any reported violations.
provide a mechanism for political advertisers to submit pre-certified advertisements issued by Media Certification and Monitoring Committee.
facilitate transparency in paid political advertisements.
Voluntarily undertake voter awareness campaigns.
The Code voluntarily agreed upon by the Participants comes into operation with immediate effect.
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