Sharing Scripture Online Could Be Criminal Offense Under New New Zealand Cyberbullying Law
Anyone using digital communications like Facebook, Twitter or other apps in a way that causes “serious emotional distress” is considered to be breaking the law and could face a number of punishments. Posts that are deemed to be racist, sexist, speaking badly of someone’s sexual orientation or a disability, or showing religious intolerance are all covered by the bill.
That means someone could report your post or comment by simply saying they were hurt by what you said.
Ramifications of committing the newly-declared crimes include mediation, fines of up to $33,900 (US) or even time in jail. If business are found guilty of infringing, fines of up to $134,000 (US) can be imposed.
Read more at http://www.prophecynewswatch.com/2015/July13/133.htmlAnyone using digital communications like Facebook, Twitter or other apps in a way that causes “serious emotional distress” is considered to be breaking the law and could face a number of punishments. Posts that are deemed to be racist, sexist, speaking badly of someone’s sexual orientation or a disability, or showing religious intolerance are all covered by the bill.
That means someone could report your post or comment by simply saying they were hurt by what you said.
Ramifications of committing the newly-declared crimes include mediation, fines of up to $33,900 (US) or even time in jail. If business are found guilty of infringing, fines of up to $134,000 (US) can be imposed.
Read more at http://www.prophecynewswatch.com/2015/July13/133.html
