48 Online Safety Act, No. 9 of 2024 (b) details of the measures taken by the Commission to ensure online safety during that year. Members and staff of the Commission deemed to be public servants 47. All members and staff of the Commission shall be deemed to be public servants within the meaning and for the purposes of the Penal Code. Commission deemed to be a scheduled institution for the purpose of the AntiCorruption Act 48. The Commission shall be deemed to be a scheduled institution within the meaning of the Anti-Corruption Act, No. 9 of 2023, and the provisions of that Act shall be construed accordingly. Commission to make rules 49. (1) The Commission shall make rules for the purpose of the following matters:(a) to issue the codes of practice applicable for internet service providers and internet intermediaries who provide internet based communication services, specifying security practices and procedures required to be followed by them; and (b) to specify the manner in which the websites providing social media platforms to the end users in Sri Lanka shall be registered under this Act. (2) The Commission shall make the first rules under subsection (1), within twenty four months from the date of commencement of this Act. (3) The Commission shall, prior to making rules under subsection (1), hold public consultations for a period of not less than two weeks. (4) The period of public consultation referred to in subsection (3) may be extended for a further period as may be specified by the Commission.

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