INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The Sri Lanka Association of Software and Service Companies (SLASSCOM), Federation of Information Technology Industry Sri Lanka (FITIS), the
Computer Society of Sri Lanka (CSSL) and the British Computer Society (BCS) have raised concerns pertaining to the proposed Online Safety
Bill.In a joint statement issued on Wednesday (24 Jan.), the collective of Information Technology (IT) and Business Process Management (BPM)
industry stakeholders raised four key concerns regarding the controversial Bill.They claimed that certain provisions holding online
Further, the IT and BPM industry stakeholders stated that the proposed Bill may impose a significant financial burden on the
industry.Speaking with regards to the impact the proposed Bill has on international human rights and the international cooperation, the
Inclusive Stakeholder Consultations: Call for wider consultations with stakeholders to ensure a comprehensive understanding of industry
Alignment with International Standards: Modify or remove provisions conflicting with ICCPR and other international regulations to strike a
balance between security and fundamental rights.3
Careful Definition of Provisions: Advocate for narrower definitions to prevent unintended consequences and ensure compatibility with human
