Digital ID and Online Safety
Government delays in rolling out a Digital ID system amid rising concerns about online abuse, particularly targeting women and children. The debate centers on whether the government will effectively implement protective measures for the digital space.
Sri Lanka's Digital ID rollout has been delayed so many times, it's basically achieved immortality—future archaeologists will discover it in a vault alongside other legendary lost artifacts. Meanwhile, online abuse is thriving like it's got venture capital funding, and we're all just waiting for a government deadline to finally materialize, which at this point requires more faith than religion.
#SriLanka’s Digital ID rollout has faced repeated delays, with the Govt missing its own deadlines multiple times. How many more deadlines will @anuradisanayake need? The Govt must explain the delays and be answerable to the people. https://t.co/zHCT7Zxezo
#SriLanka’s social-media debate is no longer about whether children need protection—it’s about whether the Government will act effectively. With online abuse and harmful content rising, Colombo must put child safety first. @PMDNewsGov https://t.co/ilZnr4ZVU0
#SriLanka cannot allow the digital space to become a hunting ground for women. The selling of private images and online abuse expose a serious failure of protection. The Government must act decisively and strengthen enforcement to #SaveSriLankanWomen. @PMDNewsGov https://t.co/UvCF10NAHw
A secure Digital ID could strengthen accountability and help make #SriLanka’s digital space safer for women. With the rollout delayed yet again amid growing cases of online abuse, the Government’s inaction is deeply concerning. Deliver now. @munza14 https://t.co/bqMUeitx5m