JUST IN: CYBERCRIME NOW A CRIME, FEDERAL GOVERNMENT PASSES CYBER CRIMES BILL INTO LAW .
The Federal Government has officially passed the Cyber Crimes Bill into law, making it an enforceable Act of Parliament. Citizens are now legally bound by its provisions. Here are key sections to note:
Section 3: Unauthorized access to someone’s phone or computer is a criminal offense. (Penalty: 5 years imprisonment)
Section 4: Modifying, deleting, or obstructing someone’s data without permission is illegal. (Penalty: 5 years imprisonment)
Section 5: Sharing “critical information” with unauthorized persons is a serious offense. (Penalty: 15 years imprisonment)
Section 6: Possession of “critical information” is itself a punishable offense. (Penalty: 15 years imprisonment)
Section 10: Recording private conversations, even if you’re a participant, is prohibited. (Penalty: 2 years imprisonment)
Section 19: Publishing misleading information is considered a crime. (Penalty: 2 years imprisonment)
Section 21: Disclosing that you’ve received a summons or police call-out related to cyber crimes is an offense. (Penalty: 5 years imprisonment)
Section 22: Using digital platforms to be rude, indecent, or vulgar with intent to humiliate is punishable. (Penalty: 2 years imprisonment)
Section 24: Attempting to incite ethnic division through online platforms is deemed an act of domestic terrorism. (Penalty: Life imprisonment)
Stay informed and comply with the law to avoid severe penalties under this new legislation.
