<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style=""><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font color="#000000" face="Georgia, serif"><span style="font-size:12.6667px">Dear Listers, </span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font color="#000000" face="Georgia, serif"><span style="font-size:12.6667px">Here is a summary of Day 3:</span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:georgia,serif;margin-bottom:12pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Georgia,serif;color:red">On (a): Should the spreading of Fake News
be a crime? How about when Fake News leads to incitement? <span></span></span></b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:georgia,serif;margin-bottom:12pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Georgia,serif">Once again, the issue of culpability of State and
political players came up. We look forward to NCICs reaction to this. <span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:georgia,serif;margin-bottom:12pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Georgia,serif">As for individual criminal liability, a better
approach would be to distinguish between those who generate Fake News and those
who spread it; generation should attract more stringent penalties. Proper
implementation of the existing laws on hate speech would satisfactorily address
incitement through Fake News. <span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:georgia,serif;margin-bottom:12pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Georgia,serif">We considered Clause 12 of the Computer and
Cybercrimes Bill, 2017 which criminalizes the publication of false data. It was
pointed out that implementing such a provision would be difficult since most
Fake News accounts are created using fake identities. A possible solution would
be to require real name social media accounts.  <span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:georgia,serif;margin-bottom:12pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Georgia,serif;color:blue">On (b) The NCIC (National Cohesion and
Integration Commission) and the CA (Communications Authority); do these
agencies have the sufficient mandate to combat Fake News?<span></span></span></b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:georgia,serif;margin-bottom:12pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Georgia,serif">These agencies do have the mandate. It was emphasized that
implementation of existing laws needs to be stepped up as opposed to further
legislation. NCIC was called upon to be impartial in executing its mandate. <span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:georgia,serif;margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Georgia,serif;color:fuchsia">On (c) Is it time we regulated social
media use? How? </span></b><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Georgia,serif"><span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:georgia,serif"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Georgia,serif">It was felt that there is enough
regulation as it is. Existing legislation should be complemented with educating the public on online responsibility. The current curriculum review
process presents a good opportunity to introduce media and information literacy
in schools. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:georgia,serif"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Georgia,serif"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:georgia,serif"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Georgia,serif">As well, we must be careful not to infringe on the freedom of
expression even as we look for suitable regulatory solutions.  <span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:georgia,serif"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Georgia,serif"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:georgia,serif"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Georgia,serif">The issue of content takedowns also came up. KENIC was challenged to come up with a content policy (or create
awareness if there is already one).  This
is a complex area that needs further discussion. <span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:georgia,serif"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Georgia,serif"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:georgia,serif"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Georgia,serif"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:georgia,serif"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Georgia,serif">A big thank you to NCIC for initiating this conversation. We eagerly await NCICs response to the issues raised. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:georgia,serif"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Georgia,serif"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:georgia,serif"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Georgia,serif">It has been a
pleasure moderating this discussion.  Asanteni sana! </span></p></div><div class="gmail_extra">-- <br><div class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div><span style="font-family:georgia,serif"><b>Mercy Mutemi</b>. <br></span></div></div><div><span style="font-family:georgia,serif"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family:georgia,serif"><b><i><br></i></b></span></div><br></div></div></div></div></div></div>
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