scholarly journals Social Media and the Liabilities of Internet Service Providers in Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Alex Tolu OLAGUNJU ◽  
Olubukola Olugasa ◽  
Olalekan Moyosore Lalude
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Legal Framework ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Internet Service Providers ◽  
Internet Service ◽  
Use Of Social Media

Social media has been the vehicle for the dynamic progression of globalization. The purpose of social media encompasses many ends. Some of which allow for liabilities for third-party users, or in some circumstances, liabilities for Internet Service Providers. There are many complications in determining the liabilities of Internet Service Providers and third-party users. This paper examined the nature of Internet Service Providers (ISP), social media, and the activities of third-party users in Nigeria. It also interrogated the various instances where third party use of social media might affect ISP liability. This paper further explored the judicial and legal framework of some jurisdictions to see how they view the liabilities of internet service providers. The paper concluded that internet service providers should be held accountable for the content that is published on their platforms as it affects greatly the lives of concerned users offline.

7. Defamation

2019 ◽  
pp. 160-204
Author(s):  
Andrew Murray
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Online Publication ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Internet Service Providers ◽  
Traditional Media ◽  
Internet Service ◽  
Intermediary Liability

This chapter examines defamation cases arising from traditional media sites and user-generated media entries. It first provides an overview of the tort of defamation, and the issue of who is responsible and potentially liable for an online defamatory statement. It then looks at the Defamation Act 2013, considering when defences may be raised to a claim in defamation, and how online publication and republication may result in defamation. Four cases are analysed: Dow Jones v Gutnick, Loutchansky v Times Newspapers, King v Lewis, and Jameel v Dow Jones. The chapter explores intermediary liability, particularly the liability of UK internet service providers, by citing recent decisions on intermediary liability such as Tamiz v Google, Delfi v Estonia, and MTE v Hungary, as well as specific intermediary defences found in the Defamation Act 2013. The chapter concludes by discussing key social media cases such as McAlpine v Bercow and Monroe v Hopkins.

scholarly journals Cyborg finance mirrors cyborg social media

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 205395172093513
Author(s):  
Kamel Ajji
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Internet Service Providers ◽  
Internet Service

This article aims at showing the similarities between the financial and the tech sectors in their use and reliance on information and algorithms and how such dependency affects their attitude towards regulation. Drawing on Pasquale’s recommendations for reform, it sets out a proposal for a constant and independent scrutiny of internet service providers.

scholarly journals Social Media as a Battleground for Electoral Violence among Netizens in Africa: The Case of Kenyan Youth

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 104-115
Author(s):  
Christine W Njuguna ◽  
Joyce Gikandi ◽  
Lucy Kathuri-Ogola ◽  
Joan Kabaria-Muriithi
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Media Use ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Social Media Use ◽  
Internet Service ◽  
Electoral Violence ◽  
Social Media Platforms ◽  
The Government ◽  
Use Of Social Media

There is a rise in unprecedented political infractions, disturbances and electoral violence in Africa with the youth playing a significant role. Thus, the study broadly investigated social media use and electoral violence among the youth in Kenya using two objectives that were to assess the use of social media platforms among the youth and to investigate the relationship between social media use and electoral violence among the youth. Guided by the Dependency Theory and the Social Responsibility Theory, the study was carried out in Mathare Constituency, Nairobi County, Kenya. Data collection involved questionnaires, key informant interviews and focus group discussions. Analysis of quantitative data was by descriptive statistics and regression while qualitative data was analyzed through transcription. The study findings showed that the use of social media platforms in communication has been growing with WhatsApp becoming the most ‘preferred’ platform in Kenya. The study outcome exposed the fact that social media had an important and positive effect on electoral violence among the Kenyan youth in Mathare (R = .812). On the other hand, social media (Facebook, WhatsApp, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram) had a strong explanatory strength on electoral violence among the Kenyan youth in Mathare (R2 = .659). This means that social media accounts for 65.9 percent of electoral violence among the Kenyan youth in Mathare Constituency, Nairobi County. The study, therefore, concluded that there is a relationship between social media and electoral violence among the Kenyan youth in Mathare. The study finally recommends that the government should embrace and enforce self-regulation mechanisms by Internet service providers to deter incitement. In addition, there should be increased efforts to educate and inform Internet users on the importance of assessing the credibility of information. Promotion of productive engagement as an effective instrument of dealing with online hatred is key.

scholarly journals The Communications Decency Act of 1996: Why § 230 is Outdated and Publisher Liability for Defamation Should be Reinstated Against Internet Service Providers

2008 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew G. Jeweler
Keyword(s):  
Service Providers ◽  
Common Law ◽  
Third Party ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Internet Service Providers ◽  
Internet Service ◽  
The Common ◽  
Defamation Law

 When Congress enacted § 230 of the Communications Decency Act ("CDA")1 it changed the landscape of defamation law on the Internet. In the eleven years since Congress passed § 230, courts have interpreted it broadly, giving seemingly complete immunity to internet service providers ("ISPs") and website operators in third-party claims for defamation committed on the Internet.2 This essay argues that today, with the Internet being the dominant medium that it is, the CDA is outdated and unfair, and should be amended or repealed in favor of the common law framework for publisher liability in defamation.3

scholarly journals Difficulties in Establishing Liability in Online Defamation; Tanzania Experience

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 48
Author(s):  
Charles W. Marwa
Keyword(s):  
General Public ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Legal Framework ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Internet Service Providers ◽  
Internet Service ◽  
Choice Of Law ◽  
Electronic Evidence ◽  
Internet Users ◽  
The Government

This paper is devoted to uncover difficulties in establishing liability in online defamation in Tanzania. The focus is on the effectiveness of the current laws and regulations relating to online defamation; and the lack of awareness on the part of the general public on legal and practical challenges in establishing liability over defamatory comments occurring on the internet. The investigator discovered that, the existing legal framework in Tanzania cover issues of establishing liability in online defamation suffers from a number of inadequacies. Moreover the legal and practical challenges includes, the weakness of some law and regulations covering online defamation, limitation periods, jurisdiction and choice of law issues, investigation and admissibility of electronic evidence and its authenticity, identifying anonymous defendant and the rights to privacy. The author recommends that the government has to consider amending its law by taking on board the forgotten stakeholders opinions that would address by dealing with specific issues of liability in online defamation to internet users, Internet Service providers(ISP’s) and intermediary for their defamatory comments.

Liability of Internet Service Providers under Nigerian Law

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 352-370
Author(s):  
Bernard Jemilohun
Keyword(s):  
Crime Prevention ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Common Knowledge ◽  
Legal Framework ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Internet Service Providers ◽  
Internet Service ◽  
Legislative Power ◽  
Private Rights

AbstractThis paper examines the role of Internet Service Providers as bridges and intermediaries between private persons, organizations even government arms and the Internet and the liabilities placed on them by the law with regard to wrongful acts of their subscribers or clients under the laws of Nigeria. It is common knowledge that actions againstISPs are commonest with defamation and infringement of copyright. The legal framework in theUSand the UKare examined to determine if there are lessons to learn for Nigeria. The Nigerian legal framework also places some responsibilities on ISPs with regard to crime prevention and prosecution. This is because private rights are not yet much of an issue in the Nigerian cyberspace. The paper points out that much of the regulation governingISPs liability in respect of civil matters do not have legislative power but are mere guidelines and suggests that theUSand UKpatterns have a lot to offer Nigeria.

scholarly journals Mengajak Generasi Z SMA 1 Muhammadiyah Malang Berinternet Secara Bijak

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hamdan Nafiatur Rosyida ◽  
Demeiati Nur Kusumaningrum ◽  
Palupi Anggraheni
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Big Data ◽  
Cyber Security ◽  
Digital Literacy ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Social Phenomena ◽  
Internet Service ◽  
Negative Impacts ◽  
Use Of Social Media ◽  
The Impact

ABSTRAKHasil survei oleh Asosiasi Penyelenggara Jasa Internet Indonesia (APJII) pada tahun 2016 menunjukkan bahwa 51,8 persen dari 256,2 juta penduduk Indonesia merupakan pengguna internet dan 47,6 persennya menggunakan internet melalui gawai pribadi. Meskipun demikian, fenomena sosial mencatat tidak semua individu dapat menggunakan media sosial secara bijak. Hal itulah yang menjadi semangat kemitraan tim UMM dengan SMA 1 Muhammadiyah Malang dalam program pelatihan literasi digital. Pemahaman siswa tentang literasi digital dalam penggunaan media sosial masih minim. Siswa menguasai penggunaan media sosial popular seperi Instagram, Twitter maupun Facebook namun dampak media sosial seperti munculnya hoax, fenomena ‘firehose falsehood’ maupun efek domino lainnya belum terlalu mendapat perhatian. Program literasi digital dilaksanakan melalui 2 (dua) format. Pertama, Seminar dan Talkshow Literasi Digital yang terdiri dari topik perkembangan terkini media social, pengenalan tentang logika big data yang menentukan tajuk komposisi berita, dan pengenalan keamanan digital (cyber security). Kedua, sosialisasi berinternet secara bijak menggunakan instrumen buku saku (booklet) yang bertujuan memberikan pemahaman bagi siswa mengenai bagaimana penggunaan sosial media dan dampak positif negatif dalam berbagai perspektif studi kasus.Kata Kunci: internet; literasi; millenial; pelatihan; remaja Invites Generation Z of Muhammadiyah Malang 1 High School to Internet WiselyABSTRACTThe results of a survey by the Indonesian Internet Service Providers Association (APJII) in 2016 showed that 51.8 percent of 256.2 million Indonesians were internet users and 47.6 percent used the internet through private devices. However, social phenomena noted that not all individuals can use social media wisely. That was the spirit of the partnership between UMM and SMA 1 Muhammadiyah Malang in the digital literacy training program. Students' understanding of digital literacy in the use of social media is still minimal. Students master the use of popular social media like Instagram, Twitter and Facebook but the impact of social media such as the emergence of hoaxes, the phenomenon of 'firehose falsehood' and other domino effects have not received much attention. Digital literacy program is carried out in 2 (two) formats. First, the Seminar and Digital Literacy Talkshow which consists of the latest developments in social media, the introduction of the logic of big data that determines the headline of news composition, and the introduction of digital security (cyber security). Second, internet socialization wisely uses a booklet instrument which aims to provide students with an understanding of how social media is used and its positive and negative impacts in a variety of case study perspectives.Keywords: internet; literacy; millennial; training; teenager

Internet Service Providers

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher T. Marsden
Keyword(s):  
Service Providers ◽  
General Term ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Internet Service Providers ◽  
Internet Service

This chapter examines the regulation of third party content transmitted by Internet Service Providers (ISPs), though that general term of art needs definition for the purposes of the chapter. The chapter considers in turn three aspects of the transmission of content over ISPs, though not the provision of content owned by or affiliated with those ISPs. The aspects considered are in turn:

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