How can state regulations over the online sphere continue to respect the freedom of expression? A case study of contemporary ‘fake news’ regulations in Thailand

Anansaringkarn, Pattamon; Neo, Ric

doi:10.1080/13600834.2020.1857789

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“…The second is the social dimension. News is affected by the way social media presents it on popular online platforms [19]. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Health Organization declared a global info-demic issue, and it asked tech companies to act against misinformation.…”

Section: Fake Newsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Protective Factors for Developing Cognitive Skills against Cyberattacks

Cazares,

Fuertes,

Andrade

et al. 2023

Electronics

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Cyberattacks capitalize on human behaviors. The prevalence of cyberattacks surged during the COVID-19 pandemic, fueled by the increased interconnectivity of individuals on online platforms and shifts in their psychological dynamics due to the pandemic’s context. The enhancement of human factors becomes imperative in formulating a robust cybersecurity strategy against social engineering in the post-COVID-19 era and in anticipation of analogous pandemics. This study aims to propose a model for delineating strategies across various phases of cyberattacks, grounded in the cyber kill chain model, while also encompassing cognitive mechanisms for adaptive responses. This approach aims to cultivate defensive cognitive factors like resilience and self-efficacy. To achieve this objective, we conducted an exploratory study adhering to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Subsequently, we pursued a descriptive and correlational study based on prevalent attacks during the pandemic. The intention was to pinpoint proactive factors conducive to the development of cognitive capabilities to counter cyberattacks. These insights could pave the way for the creation of training programs and technological solutions aimed at mitigating the impact of such cyberattacks.

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Section: Fake Newsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Protective Factors for Developing Cognitive Skills against Cyberattacks

Cazares,

Fuertes,

Andrade

et al. 2023

Electronics

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“…Since the 2014 military coup, a growing concern has been about how the expansion of censorship could hinder the freedom of expression and press in Thailand. The interim government had employed "the Computer Crime Act and the long-standing lèse majesté under 112 of the Thai Criminal Code" to order a crackdown on opposition to the military regime online (Anansaringkarn & Neo, 2021). 'Charge against individuals after the 2014 coup', quoted in Anansaringkarn & Neo's study (2021), shows that the censorship operates in favor of the military regime 1 .…”

Section: Digital Authoritarianism In Aseanmentioning

confidence: 99%

Journalism in the Age of Digital Autocracy: A Comparative ASEAN Perspective

Sinpeng,

Koh

2023

J. ASEAN Studies

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Cyber authoritarianism is on the rise globally. Governments around the world are seeking innovative ways to monitor, surveil, censor and persecute government critics, activists and journalists. Southeast Asia is an especially hostile environment for journalism online: its governments have regularly investigated, arrested and convicted ordinary citizens for their online activities. The region also remains one of the most dangerous places for journalists in the world. This raises the question of if and how news organisations survive and thrive in this increasingly repressive environment. The study draws on original survey and interview datasets of 52 digital news organisations in Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines and Thailand conducted as part of the 2021 Inflection Point International project on digital media entrepreneurship in Latin America, Southeast Asia and Africa. We argue that digital news organisations in Southeast Asia continue to report and investigate politically and socially sensitive issues despite the high risks for state repression. They are motivated by their belief in providing public good and supporting civic engagement. The findings in this study provide concrete empirical evidence that digital authoritarianism does not exert downward pressure on critical journalism.

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“…There is no definition in either the Act or its amendment as to what constitutes data which are false. The application of the Act is discussed in detail by Anansaringkarn and Neo (2021) and Smith and Perry (2020). These articles also contain descriptions of several cases of the application of the Computer Crime Act and associated laws by Thai authorities.…”

Section: Thailandmentioning

confidence: 99%

‘Fake News’ in Asean: Legislative Responses

Smith¹,

Perry²,

Smith

2021

J. ASEAN Studies

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The research is a legal review based on the documentary research concept by comparing the development of legislative responses to fake news spread in Southeast Asia. Anti-fake news legislation focuses on the transmission of information by electronic means than print media. The analysis is carried out for each of the member states by including a clause-by-clause examination of the legislation and subsequent cases addressing legal issues associated with the laws. Several common factors should be addressed to provide a fairer and more transparent approach, including developing a clear-cut definition of fake news. Two key elements should be met in the definition of spreading of fake news: it should be the intentional spreading of misinformation or disinformation by design. The research suggests it would be better to develop anti-fake news legislation as either a standalone statute or a specific amendment to existing legislation than include fake news in omnibus legislation. Except in the most serious cases, creating, publishing, or distributing fake news illegality should be reduced from a criminal offence to an administrative offence, where the police issue a fine. Given the documented publishing and spreading of disinformation by state actors, their servants and agents, there should be an explicit “fake news” offence associated with the action of such persons.

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How can state regulations over the online sphere continue to respect the freedom of expression? A case study of contemporary ‘fake news’ regulations in Thailand

Cited by 11 publications

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Protective Factors for Developing Cognitive Skills against Cyberattacks

Protective Factors for Developing Cognitive Skills against Cyberattacks

Journalism in the Age of Digital Autocracy: A Comparative ASEAN Perspective

‘Fake News’ in Asean: Legislative Responses

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