Malawi Cyber Laws: Lawyer Warns Against Online Rumor Sharing
Malawians who share unverified rumours on WhatsApp and social media could face criminal prosecution or crippling civil damages, a UK-based Malawian lawyer and former journalist has warned. Writing in The Nation’s “My Turn” opinion column, Peter Makossah said phrases such as “forwarded as received” and “just sharing to find out if it’s true” have long […] No shield for online gossip: Legal warning over social media shares as Malawi cyber laws bite appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.
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