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| Action | Description | |--------|-------------| | Policy Revision | Over 70 % of schools revised their media‑capture policies, adding explicit consent clauses. | | CCTV Audits | Mandatory audits of existing surveillance systems; removal of cameras from changing rooms, bathrooms, and hostels. | | Digital Safety Officers | Appointment of a staff member responsible for monitoring compliance, training, and incident reporting. | | Student Workshops | Regular sessions on digital citizenship, consent, and reporting mechanisms. | indianschoolmmsscandalszip
| Law | Section | Relevance | |-----|---------|-----------| | Indian Penal Code (IPC) | 354C – Voyeurism | Criminalizes capturing or publishing images of a person’s private parts without consent. | | | 354D – Criminal intimidation by use of obscene material | Addresses threats or blackmail using sexual content. | | | 292, 293 – Obscene books, pamphlets, etc. | Broadly covers distribution of obscene material. | | Information Technology Act, 2000 | Section 67 – Publishing or transmitting obscene material in electronic form | Punishable with up to 3 years imprisonment. | | | Section 67B – Child pornography | Enhanced penalties for content involving minors. | | Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012 | Provides protection for minors against sexual exploitation, including non‑physical forms like voyeurism. | | Digital Safety in Schools (DSS) Guidelines (2022) | Non‑legislative, but mandatory for schools receiving central funding. | Requires: (a) CCTV placement only in public areas, (b) consent documentation, (c) a designated “Digital Safety Officer,” and (d) regular privacy‑impact assessments. | Prepared by: [Your Name] [Your Publication / Organization]
