A recent Article that ran in the Grenada Advocate which request the return of the ELECTRONIC CRIMES ACT, which was repealed in 2014.
A growing number of citizens have approached the Minister with Responsibility for Information, Communication and Technology requesting the re-implementation of such act. which states "Information which he or she knows to be false, but for the purpose of causing annoyance, inconvenience, danger, obstruction, insult, injury, criminal intimidation, enmity, hatred or ill will persistently by making use of such electronic system or a electronic device.
I am in total agreement with the appeal, such act should be re-introduced to prevent what is termed "Cyber bullying". Although Physical and Verbal bullying exists in our society; but cyber bullying has grown exponentially since the introduction of the Internet - Social Media.
The saying "Sticks and Stones may break my bones, but words would never hurt", was a true statement before the introduction of the internet-Social Media.
Cyber Bullying has negative impact on persons. Most noticeably the toll it can take on psychologically and emotionally to the persons involved. It is inexcusable and goes against the teaching of the Good Book. God has given specific guidelines that everyone should be their brothers keeper. John 13: 34-35 "A new command I gave to you; love one another as I have loved you, so you must love one another".
This problem is becoming a prominent fixture in our society, Social media has further exacerbated this problem.
With cyber bullying, it remains with you 24/7 and with the advancement
of technology: smartphones, tablets and laptops etc. Cyber bullying are often
impossible to get rid of or avoid
Though social media is an excellent medium for promoting ones business, it has become a breeding ground for torment and hate. Persons have acknowledge the severity of this social problem, hence the re-introduction of ELECTRONIC CRIMES ACT is absolutely vital for the protection of their privacy.
I'm totally agree with your post, I've notice that over the past years, users that have access to electronic devices and social networking sites have been committing cyber bullying to person. It will definitely have a negative impact on those people who are involved.
ReplyDeleteIts about time the Government and those people who are responsible for such activities take serious action.
I totally agree with you,. People use the so call social networking sites to defame and ridicule others character, since there is no punishment they get away with it. Yes one have their right to freedom of expression but their expressions should not drag another good name through the mud. Do we have to wait until someone commits suicide before something is done, I hope this Electronic Crime Act be returned and soon to.
ReplyDelete@ Autumn and Afiya, I anticipate the return of this Electronic Crime Act, to prevent persons from using this medium to degrade others. Once this Act is implemented, it will help curb and eventually alleviate this prominent problem.
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