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<\/p>\nKingdom of Saudi Arabia Public Prosecution have announced a fine of 3 Million Saudi Riyals along with 5 year imprisonment (Jail) for any person who is sharing fake news or spreading rumours which might also affect public order and security as a punishable cybercrime.<\/p>\n
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According to the article 6 of the Cybercrimes Regulations stipulates a maximum 5-year imprisonment and a maximum SR3 million fine or one of these two penalties for those who produce or spread or share electronically anything that breaches public order, religious values, public morals and privacy.<\/p>\n
Sharing or spreading rumors or fake news that might affect public order and security is considered cybercrime punishable by 5-year imprisonment and SR 3 million fine.<\/p>\n
The same penalty will applicable if such materials are prepared or sent electronically or stored on computer and in social media networks in Saudi Arabia<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"