News

With this new law government can now fine Social sites

Fake and malicious posts on social sites have been an eyesore for developed and underdeveloped countries. Many countries across the globe are trying to curb this problem by making new laws for social sites.

In a bid to filter out racist and fake news the Government of Germany has approved a draft law; allowing the government to fine social sites that doesn’t remove fake and racists post quickly.

According to some German politicians, the government has approved this new draft law to win the general elections, which will be held on 24 Sept 2017.

It is to be noted here that current German Government has allowed refugees from Syria and other countries to live in the country and in the due process has been criticized by opponent political parties. Also, the German government has been heavily criticized on Social sites on this refugee issue, that is why according to some leading German intellectual government is eager to put extra pressure on Social media houses so that the upcoming elections doesn’t go out of their hands.

Keeping the above statement in view, One can easily assume that the Refugee issue in Germany is all time high and will be a big factor in the upcoming elections.

The draft law doesn’t specify guidelines, examples or reference points to define criminal or punishable content,” Wissenschaftlicher Dienst said. “It would have been extremely useful to provide data as well as studies to help make a proper assessment of the danger posed by the dissemination of punishable hateful content and fake news and the assumed destructive effect they have.”

Under the law, Social sites would face 50 million euros in fines if they fail to remove the fake and racist post quickly.

While on the other hand, many political analysts have termed this action by government as inhuman and against freedom of speech.

Moreover, recently in Pakistan a death sentence has been given to a social media user by the Anti-Terrorism Court for sharing blasphemous content about Islam on Facebook.

Feature Image Source: Tribune

Sponsored
Ali Leghari

Leave a Comment
Share
Published by
Ali Leghari

Recent Posts

Pakistani Passport Continues to Rank Among the Worst in the World

According to the most recent Henley Passport Index, Pakistan's passport is still one of the…

7 hours ago

November 9 Approaches: Will Iqbal Day Be a Public Holiday This Year?

As Iqbal Day approaches on November 9, Pakistan prepares to honor Allama Iqbal, the celebrated…

7 hours ago

Most Wanted Human Trafficker Taken Into Custody

GUJRAT: According to the Gujrat circle of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), they have arrested…

8 hours ago

Air Sial Starts Weekly Flights from Islamabad to Riyadh

Air Sial, one of Pakistan's leading private airlines, has officially launched its weekly flights from…

9 hours ago

Important Update on Profit Rates for Savings Schemes 

On Friday, the government stated that from November 4th, 2024, profit rates on National Savings…

10 hours ago

Pakistan to Legalize Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Through SBP Act Amendments?

The federal government has proposed amendments to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Act aimed…

11 hours ago