Ministry of Culture and Information of Saudi Arabia has issued intense notices to media organizations that relish spreading bits of gossip to get heavy traffic on their websites that takes after suite. In fact, Ministry of Culture and Information has cautioned the associations of extreme legitimate activity against those that spread fake news.
Attorney Majed Garoub stated that :
Any media error that is committed via electronic means will be
considered a cyber crime and will pose grave consequences. Every crime
will be classified under a specific category of cybercrime and will be
punishable as per law.
The ministry’s sanctions against organizations are not applicable to
individuals as it is; there are certain variations such as individuals
can expect a maximum penalty of 10 years in jail or up to SR 5 million
($1.3 million) as fine.
If anyone re-sends or retweets a rumor will be deemed as guilty as the
source that posted it originally and hence will be held accountable.
Renowned media personality and writer Maysoon Abu Baker regards the
rumor about Prince Abdullah bin Musaed as very unfortunate and has
launched a campaign on Twitter as well with the hashtag No_To_Rumors.
reference : https://www.hackread.com/saudi-araba-jail-for-fake-news/
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Fake new is a big problem. It is so bad that people can lynch anybody by hearing something bad on social media. But is it really possible for any government to ban fake news? I don't think so. Normally governments' net catches small fish and let go the bigger ones. In many countries governments are the source of fake news. I think this rule can be used against the people who don't agree with the government.
you're absolutely right :) I agree with you. We also need an artificial intelligence developed in all the social networks to prevent spreading any serious fake news.
So informative it is.
That should be done in India too...
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If more other countries take this approach, then the public understanding of what “counts” as fake news will shift.
Great step taken by Saudi Arabia.... The other countries should also think of it
It is important for all countris. well done arab. that should be done in Bangladesh, we will live safe and peace
Saudi Arabia is the shame for the rest of humanity.
These people are pure psychopaths
Thats a great news.India should also opt this because there is a miscommunication going on among people about various issues. And this types of actions are mandatory.
at least they have FACEBOOK ; other countries don't have that
I think this is a good news. This would take a lesson from people and take caution by what they are posting/sharing online.
thanks for sharing your valuable information. fake news very common prob in facebook