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DG NCCIA Rizvi directs swift action on cybercrime complaints, fake news

DG NCCIA hears nationwide cybercrime complaints, orders zero tolerance for online harassment of women
ISLAMABAD, Oct 24 (APP):Director General National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi on Saturday directed officials to ensure prompt action on cybercrime complaints, strengthen social media monitoring and take effective measures against fake news and online harassment.
According to official that chairing a meeting, he reviewed the agency’s efforts to protect citizens from cybercrime and improve the handling of public complaints through digital systems.
The meeting was attended by Additional Director Islamabad Circle Muhammad Shoaib Khan, Director IT Atif Abbas, Public Relations Officer (PRO) Mehboob Elahi and the Staff Officer.
During the meeting, officials gave a detailed briefing on social media monitoring, prevention of fake news, cyber harassment cases, public awareness campaigns and the digital handling of cybercrime complaints.
DG Rizvi directed the officers to improve coordination among relevant departments and ensure timely action on complaints received from citizens.
He stressed the need to strengthen measures for the protection of social media users and make the complaint handling system more effective and accessible to the public.
The meeting also discussed ways to improve public awareness about cybercrime and ensure better coordination among officials dealing with online complaints.

Source: APP (Associated Press of Pakistan)