Election Commission of India Guidelines on declaring Social Media usage and expenditure for the purpose of Elections by political parties and candidates.
General Election to the Legislative Assembly of Bihar 2020 - Schedule of Elec...Gunjan Verma
Election Commission of India today announced the schedule for 2020 General Elections to State Legislative Assembly of Bihar.
Click here to see Schedule
https://static.pib.gov.in/WriteReadData/userfiles/Press_Note_Bihar_2020%20Final.pdf
The parliamentary elections in 2016 indicated that one of the most problematic issues was related to determination of which party was entitled to the supplemental funding of GEL 300,000 for creating a parliamentary faction. Due to lack of clarity, the CEC provided wrong interpretation of applicable regulations and as a result, Industry Will Save Georgia received GEL 300,000 while it failed to pass the electoral threshold of 3%, received only 0.78% of votes and was able to secure only a single majoritarian seat in parliament.1 In addition, even if such ambiguity didn’t exist we believe that the principle of providing funding to a party for creating a faction is inherently wrong. Creating a parliamentary faction should not be viewed as an additional accomplishment of a party, as this is automatically related to the party’s entry into Parliament and therefore, a party should not be receiving an additional funding for creating a faction. The funding has nothing to do with compensation of faction expenses as these expenses are already covered by the parliamentary budget.
A petitioner reported that a prominent political party has access to personal records of citizens to undertake a political campaign. The court noted this as a serious concern and said the Election Commission cannot pass responsibility to the cyber crimes division, but must look into the allegation immediately with seriousness, as the Commission is active in other matters. The court ordered the Election Commission to file a report on its investigation when the matter is heard again on March 26th.
The court document discusses a case regarding a political party in Puducherry that allegedly conducted an unauthorized campaign by sending bulk SMS messages to citizens' phones linked to their Aadhar cards without permission from the Election Commission. The court notes serious privacy concerns and orders the Election Commission and UIDAI to investigate how the political party accessed personal citizen information. The court will hear the case again in 6 weeks to receive answers from the respondent authorities regarding compliance with election rules and protection of citizen privacy.
- Shreya Singhal filed a petition challenging the constitutional validity of Section 66A of the Information Technology Act 2000, which criminalized sending offensive or annoying electronic communications.
- Section 66A was used to arrest two women for Facebook posts deemed offensive about shutting down Mumbai after a political leader's death.
- The Supreme Court struck down Section 66A as unconstitutional, finding that its vague language violated freedom of speech and was not a reasonable restriction under Article 19(2).
- However, the Court upheld Section 69A and the intermediary guidelines as constitutional with certain terms read down narrowly. It also struck down a section of the Kerala Police Act.
O S E P Letter Re Complaint Mgt Systems 7 17 00James Hailey
This document provides guidance on state complaint procedures under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. It outlines the key requirements for state complaint procedures as set forth in the regulations, including requirements for filing a complaint, minimum state procedures, and the relationship between state complaint resolution and due process hearings. State complaint procedures provide parents and agencies an important means to ensure students' educational needs are met and help the state identify noncompliance. The procedures must allow for filing complaints, provide notice of procedures, include timelines for investigations and decisions, and address implementation of final decisions. Parents may use complaint procedures or due process hearings to resolve disputes over a child's education.
Legislative and jurisprudential developments in the telecommunications sector...Michal
The Telecommunications Law Act1 (in Polish: Prawo Telekomunikacyjne,
hereafter: PT) was subject to a number of amendments in 2011 introduced by
the Amendment Act of 14 April 2011 and the Amendment Act of 16 September
2011 as well as by the separate Act of 30 June 2011 on the implementation of
digital terrestrial television.
In response to the reservations expressed by the European Commission
regarding the compatibility of the way in which regulatory obligations
concerning the setting of wholesale prices are imposed in Poland, the
Amendment Act of 14 April 2011 changed Articles 39 and 40 PT2. The direct
reason for this amendment was set out in a reasoned opinion prepared by the
Commission in October 2010 under Article 258 TFEU3. It was stated therein
that Polish rules regarding the establishment of wholesale prices may give
rise to legal uncertainty and may be discriminatory towards certain telecoms
operators.
General Election to the Legislative Assembly of Bihar 2020 - Schedule of Elec...Gunjan Verma
Election Commission of India today announced the schedule for 2020 General Elections to State Legislative Assembly of Bihar.
Click here to see Schedule
https://static.pib.gov.in/WriteReadData/userfiles/Press_Note_Bihar_2020%20Final.pdf
The parliamentary elections in 2016 indicated that one of the most problematic issues was related to determination of which party was entitled to the supplemental funding of GEL 300,000 for creating a parliamentary faction. Due to lack of clarity, the CEC provided wrong interpretation of applicable regulations and as a result, Industry Will Save Georgia received GEL 300,000 while it failed to pass the electoral threshold of 3%, received only 0.78% of votes and was able to secure only a single majoritarian seat in parliament.1 In addition, even if such ambiguity didn’t exist we believe that the principle of providing funding to a party for creating a faction is inherently wrong. Creating a parliamentary faction should not be viewed as an additional accomplishment of a party, as this is automatically related to the party’s entry into Parliament and therefore, a party should not be receiving an additional funding for creating a faction. The funding has nothing to do with compensation of faction expenses as these expenses are already covered by the parliamentary budget.
A petitioner reported that a prominent political party has access to personal records of citizens to undertake a political campaign. The court noted this as a serious concern and said the Election Commission cannot pass responsibility to the cyber crimes division, but must look into the allegation immediately with seriousness, as the Commission is active in other matters. The court ordered the Election Commission to file a report on its investigation when the matter is heard again on March 26th.
The court document discusses a case regarding a political party in Puducherry that allegedly conducted an unauthorized campaign by sending bulk SMS messages to citizens' phones linked to their Aadhar cards without permission from the Election Commission. The court notes serious privacy concerns and orders the Election Commission and UIDAI to investigate how the political party accessed personal citizen information. The court will hear the case again in 6 weeks to receive answers from the respondent authorities regarding compliance with election rules and protection of citizen privacy.
- Shreya Singhal filed a petition challenging the constitutional validity of Section 66A of the Information Technology Act 2000, which criminalized sending offensive or annoying electronic communications.
- Section 66A was used to arrest two women for Facebook posts deemed offensive about shutting down Mumbai after a political leader's death.
- The Supreme Court struck down Section 66A as unconstitutional, finding that its vague language violated freedom of speech and was not a reasonable restriction under Article 19(2).
- However, the Court upheld Section 69A and the intermediary guidelines as constitutional with certain terms read down narrowly. It also struck down a section of the Kerala Police Act.
O S E P Letter Re Complaint Mgt Systems 7 17 00James Hailey
This document provides guidance on state complaint procedures under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. It outlines the key requirements for state complaint procedures as set forth in the regulations, including requirements for filing a complaint, minimum state procedures, and the relationship between state complaint resolution and due process hearings. State complaint procedures provide parents and agencies an important means to ensure students' educational needs are met and help the state identify noncompliance. The procedures must allow for filing complaints, provide notice of procedures, include timelines for investigations and decisions, and address implementation of final decisions. Parents may use complaint procedures or due process hearings to resolve disputes over a child's education.
Legislative and jurisprudential developments in the telecommunications sector...Michal
The Telecommunications Law Act1 (in Polish: Prawo Telekomunikacyjne,
hereafter: PT) was subject to a number of amendments in 2011 introduced by
the Amendment Act of 14 April 2011 and the Amendment Act of 16 September
2011 as well as by the separate Act of 30 June 2011 on the implementation of
digital terrestrial television.
In response to the reservations expressed by the European Commission
regarding the compatibility of the way in which regulatory obligations
concerning the setting of wholesale prices are imposed in Poland, the
Amendment Act of 14 April 2011 changed Articles 39 and 40 PT2. The direct
reason for this amendment was set out in a reasoned opinion prepared by the
Commission in October 2010 under Article 258 TFEU3. It was stated therein
that Polish rules regarding the establishment of wholesale prices may give
rise to legal uncertainty and may be discriminatory towards certain telecoms
operators.
Embed-3-1-1.pdf The ECI direction on April 2, 2024 can be read here:bhavenpr
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Information technology (intermediary guidelines and digital media ethics code...ZahidManiyar
The document summarizes new guidelines for social media and digital media platforms in India. Key points:
- The rules aim to make social media and digital media platforms more accountable for content on their sites and provide grievance redressal mechanisms for users.
- Major platforms like WhatsApp, YouTube, Facebook and Twitter have large user bases in India but need to comply with Indian laws and the constitution.
- The rules establish due diligence requirements for platforms and require grievance officers to resolve complaints within 15 days.
- Platforms must remove content involving nudity, impersonation or privacy violations within 24 hours of complaints.
- The rules distinguish requirements for smaller and larger social media platforms based on
The document provides an overview of the Model Code of Conduct in India. It discusses that the MCC is a set of guidelines issued by the Election Commission to provide a level playing field for political parties and candidates during elections. Key provisions of the MCC include restrictions on criticism of other parties, rules for rallies and processions, and prohibiting campaigning on polling day. The document also outlines the rationale behind the MCC and how it aims to ensure free and fair elections. It discusses the legal status of the MCC and powers of the Election Commission in its enforcement.
New it rules (presented by abhinav pathak)Abhinav Pathak
The document summarizes new IT rules introduced by the Indian government for social media platforms, OTT platforms, and digital news media. Key points include:
- Rules distinguish between regular and "significant" social media platforms based on user thresholds and impose additional due diligence on the latter.
- All platforms must have robust grievance redressal, publish compliance reports, and remove unlawful content promptly.
- Significant social media and messaging platforms must enable tracing of original senders for certain messages.
- OTT and digital news platforms face new regulations around content labeling and publisher code of conducts.
- Experts have raised concerns around privacy, encryption, and lack of legislative backing for regulating news media.
Community radio stations aim to serve local communities by involving community members in broadcasting programs. They allow for low-cost transmission via portable receivers. Non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and agricultural universities are eligible to apply to set up community radio stations. The application process involves obtaining a letter of intent and clearance from various ministries. Permission is granted for 5 years if terms are met, such as establishing the station within 3 months and retaining broadcasts for 3 months. Limited advertising of local events and businesses is allowed.
This document contains the rules and regulations issued by the Commission on Elections of the Philippines for implementing the Fair Election Act for the May 9, 2022 national and local elections. It defines key terms, sets the campaign periods, and outlines rules regarding permitted and prohibited forms of election propaganda and campaigning through various media platforms, including requirements for political advertisements.
The document outlines the process and procedures for conducting secret ballot elections for IRPS unions. It discusses:
- Dates and timings of polling
- Eligibility criteria for voters and non-voters
- Code of conduct for campaigning and on election days
- Composition and responsibilities of polling parties
- Process for casting and handling of votes and ballot boxes
- Record keeping and forms to be used
- Authority overseeing the election and roles of returning/presiding officers
Current affairs for ese and other competitive exams (issue 11 2019 dec18 mar19)IES Master
Candidates targeting engineering competitive exams like Engineering Services Examination (ESE 2020) and other competitive exams like Civil Services, Bank PO, SSC, Railway Recruitment, and other state exams must have a good understanding and knowledge of the current national and international affairs This is important because anything related to it can be asked in the General Knowledge test paper or General Ability paper.
The Dec-March 2019 issue of Current Affairs from Masters book by IES Master offers a detailed information about all the national and international events that are important from exam perspective. The book has been categorised into six main sections – Polity Governance and Social Issues, Economic and Industrial Issues, National Issues, International Issues, Environment, Science and Technology, and one section named Miscellaneous which covers all the other topics that can be of importance from the standards of various competitive exams. The latest edition also includes questions for self-practice along with their answers at the end of the book.
Advertising issues - Major Team ProjectJonahTologata
The document discusses a proposed ethical framework for regulating political advertising in Australia. The framework consists of 3 codes:
1) Political parties cannot portray opposing parties in advertisements.
2) All political parties are restricted to the same advertising budget based on previous election results, to ensure fair coverage.
3) Political advertisements can only contain factual information to provide voters with reliable information.
The document analyzes examples of political advertisements against the three codes and concludes that regulating political advertising through this ethical framework could help address issues like negative advertising, unfair advertising exposure, and misleading information seen in past election cycles.
For website 220310 cjp complaint to eci front page adsabrangsabrang
The citizen's group Citizens for Justice and Peace has filed a complaint with the Election Commission of India regarding a front-page political advertisement published by the BJP in the Hindi newspaper Dainik Jagran on the last day of polling for the Uttar Pradesh state assembly elections. The group argues that the advertisement violates the Model Code of Conduct by promoting the BJP and seeking to influence voters' choices on polling day. They request that the Election Commission take strict action against the BJP for compromising the free and fair electoral process.
The document announces the Civil Services Examination to be held on May 28, 2023. It provides important information for candidates, including eligibility requirements, how to apply online by February 21, 2023, penalties for wrong answers, prohibited items, and services/posts that vacancies will be filled for, totaling approximately 1105 positions. The preliminary exam will test eligibility, with final admission contingent on meeting all criteria.
Recommandations conjointes en élections 2019Jamaity
A list of recommendations issued by a group of tunisian civil society organizations to improve the electoral process and increase the confidence of citizens regarding the upcoming elections.
There was a report in media a few days back about a list of 5 persons having been prepared for recommending them to be appointed as ICs to the KSIC. However, the procedure followed for the selection of these candidates is not known. Hence this application under the RTI Act to bring clarity on the issue.
DCBOE November 2014 After Action ReportDavid Levine
The document provides an after-action report on the November 4, 2014 general election in Washington D.C. It summarizes preparations for the election, including public outreach efforts, early voting, absentee voting, and Election Day operations. The report finds that preparations were extensive, but some errors occurred in pre-election publications. Procedures have since been strengthened to prevent future errors. Overall, the election was well-administered despite some minor issues that will continue to be addressed.
Revised Policy Guidelines for setting up Community Radio Stations in India (1...N.A. Shah Ansari
The document provides the revised policy guidelines for setting up Community Radio Stations in India. Some key points:
- It outlines the eligibility criteria for organizations to apply for community radio licenses, such as being non-profit, serving the local community, and having a management structure reflective of the community. Educational institutions are also eligible.
- The application process involves applying online and an Inter-Ministerial Committee approving applications. A Letter of Intent is issued contingent on frequency availability and security clearances.
- Content must be of immediate relevance to the local community, with at least 50% generated by community participation. News and current affairs content can only come from public broadcaster Akashwani.
- Violations
ICEGOV is a series of International Conferences on Theory and Practice of Electronic Governance taking place annually around the world. The series focuses on the use of technology to transform the working of government and its relationships with citizens, businesses and other non-state actors in order to improve public governance and its contribution to public policy and development (EGOV).
The ICEGOV conference series is coordinated by the United Nations University Operating Unit on Policy-Driven Electronic Governance (UNU-EGOV), based in the city of Guimarães, Portugal. It is a continuation of the work started by the Center for Electronic Governance at the United Nations University International Institute for Software Technology (UNU-IIST), which was based in Macau SAR, China. The ICEGOV conference series was founded precisely there, with the first edition taking place in Macau.
The 2017 Edition will be in New Delhi from 7 -9 March 2017.
Call for Papers is uploaded here.
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The document summarizes new guidelines for social media and digital media platforms in India. Key points:
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The document provides an overview of the Model Code of Conduct in India. It discusses that the MCC is a set of guidelines issued by the Election Commission to provide a level playing field for political parties and candidates during elections. Key provisions of the MCC include restrictions on criticism of other parties, rules for rallies and processions, and prohibiting campaigning on polling day. The document also outlines the rationale behind the MCC and how it aims to ensure free and fair elections. It discusses the legal status of the MCC and powers of the Election Commission in its enforcement.
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The document summarizes new IT rules introduced by the Indian government for social media platforms, OTT platforms, and digital news media. Key points include:
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Community radio stations aim to serve local communities by involving community members in broadcasting programs. They allow for low-cost transmission via portable receivers. Non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and agricultural universities are eligible to apply to set up community radio stations. The application process involves obtaining a letter of intent and clearance from various ministries. Permission is granted for 5 years if terms are met, such as establishing the station within 3 months and retaining broadcasts for 3 months. Limited advertising of local events and businesses is allowed.
This document contains the rules and regulations issued by the Commission on Elections of the Philippines for implementing the Fair Election Act for the May 9, 2022 national and local elections. It defines key terms, sets the campaign periods, and outlines rules regarding permitted and prohibited forms of election propaganda and campaigning through various media platforms, including requirements for political advertisements.
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- Composition and responsibilities of polling parties
- Process for casting and handling of votes and ballot boxes
- Record keeping and forms to be used
- Authority overseeing the election and roles of returning/presiding officers
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2. Create enabling ecosystem in Sabarkantha District for future start-ups.
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Mobile Inspection of Rural Development Works - SKOCH Platinum Award WinnerNagarajan M
Mobile Inspection System for Rural Development Works is a project by District Panchayat, Sabarkantha. The system helps in field level monitoring of Indira Awas, Toilets, Roads and Buildings in rural areas of Sabarkantha and Aravalli Districts of Gujarat. The project was selected in Top 20 eGovernance projects and awarded the SKOCH Platinum Award on September 20, 2014.
Every district spends roughly 200 crores every year in development works. If one assumes a 10% increase in efficiency and utilization it saves 20 crores a year per district. The inspection data is in the public domain and can be viewed by anyone at http://www.dfs.skdp.in/visit
Social Media and Law Enforcement - Presentation by Central Bureau of Investi...Nagarajan M
Social Media and Law Enforcement - Opportunities and Challenges is a presentation by Central Bureau of Investigation. It explains the concepts and dynamics of social media in dealing with crimes. It give a broad overview of the possible scenarios with real life examples from across the world.
The National Cyber Security Policy 2013 released by Government of India aims to create a cyber security ecosystem and provides a regulatory framework. It aims to create a workforce of 500,000 in the next five years. It provides a number of strategies and enables government organizations at various levels to initiate cyber security initiatives.
Details of Parliament Constituencies of IndiaNagarajan M
List of Parliamentary Constituencies of India and Assembly Constituencies published by Election Commission of India. This list also contains the details of constituencies reserved for SC/ST also.
WordPress in Government - SWOT Analysis and Strategies for Future - IndiaNagarajan M
WordPress has the potential to disrupt the Government Agencies web presence trends. A SWOT Analysis of WordPress with strategies for the future were discussed at WordCamp Baroda 2014.
WP Community can engage better with Government agencies with a bottom-up approach to trigger innovations at the base of the pyramid. Some real life implementations and examples are also discussed.
The talk was meant to provoke the WP Community in India to think on a broader horizon and longer term vision.
Change is everywhere. Technology has accelerated the change. Government needs to adapt its thinking and strategy to these new realities. This document is primer to decision makers to trigger their thinking in that direction. The future of Government is Open, Collaborative and Social.
Awareness Campaign for Youth Voters using Social Media - Concept NoteNagarajan M
Why and How to use Social Media to spread the message to Democracy and Voting to Youth Voters using new media channels like web and social media. Make then aware of their rights and responsibilities.
This document outlines a campaign called "My Vote My Right" aimed at educating youth voters in India. The campaign objectives are to create awareness about voting, develop community leaders who promote voting, and change perceptions so that voting is seen as a cool duty. The campaign will use both online and offline strategies, with a focus on online as most youth are on social networks like Facebook. Online, the campaign will create a website and social media accounts to engage youth and provide educational content. Offline, it will hold workshops and competitions in colleges to supplement the online outreach.
Factors affecting undergraduate students’ motivation at a university in Tra VinhAJHSSR Journal
ABSTRACT: Motivation plays an important role in foreign language learning process. This study aimed to
investigate student’s motivation patterns towards English language learning at a University in Tra Vinh, and factors
affecting their motivation change toward English language learning of non-English-major students in the semester.
The researcher used semi-structured interview at the first phase of choosing the participants and writing reflection
through the instrument called “My English Learning Motivation History” adapted from Sawyer (2007) to collect
qualitative data within 15 weeks. The participants consisted of nine first year non-English-major students who learning
General English at pre-intermediate level. They were chosen and divided into three groups of three members each
(high motivation group; average motivation group; and low motivation group). The results of the present study
identified six visual motivation patterns of three groups of students with different motivation fluctuation, through the
use of cluster analysis. The study also indicated a diversity of factors affecting students’ motivation involving internal
factors as influencing factors (cognitive, psychology, and emotion) and external factors as social factors (instructor,
peers, family, and learning environment) during English language learning in a period of 15 weeks. The findings of
the study helped teacher understand relationship of motivation change and its influential factors. Furthermore, the
findings also inspired next research about motivation development in learning English process.
KEY WORDS: language learning motivation, motivation change, motivation patterns, influential factors, students’
motivation.
The Impact of Work Stress and Digital Literacy on Employee Performance at PT ...AJHSSR Journal
ABSTRACT :This research aims to analyze the correlation between employee work stress and digital literacy
with employee performance at PT Telkom Akses Area Cirebon, both concurrently and partially. Employing a
quantitative approach, the study's objectives are descriptive and causal, adopting a positivist paradigm with a
deductive approach to theory development and a survey research strategy. Findings reveal that work stress
negatively and significantly impacts employee performance, while digital literacy positively and significantly
affects it. Simultaneously, work stress and digital literacy have a positive and significant influence on employee
performance. It is anticipated that company management will devise workload management strategies to
alleviate work stress and assess the implementation of more efficient digital technology to enhance employee
performance.
KEYWORDS -digital literacy, employee performance,job stress, multiple regression analysis, workload
management
SCHOOL CULTURE ADAPTATION AMONG INDIGENOUS PEOPLES COLLEGE STUDENTS AT A PRIV...AJHSSR Journal
ABSTRACT: This qualitative study investigates the adaption experiences of indigenous college students at the
University of Mindanao, Matina-main campus. Eight major themes emerged, including difficulties with language
proficiency, online learning, classroom interaction, examination systems, grading procedures, school regulations,
resource accessibility, coping mechanisms, and future goals. Implications include the requirement for targeted
language proficiency and technology use support, an understanding of adaption processes, interventions to
improve resource accessibility, and equitable public administration policies. The study underlines the importance
of adaptation in various educational contexts, as well as the role of educators and legislators in creating inclusive
learning environments.
KEYWORDS: indigenous college students, adaptation, educational challenges, coping strategies
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STUDY ON THE DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY OF HUZHOU TOURISMAJHSSR Journal
ABSTRACT: Huzhou has rich tourism resources, as early as a considerable development since the reform and
opening up, especially in recent years, Huzhou tourism has ushered in a new period of development
opportunities. At present, Huzhou tourism has become one of the most characteristic tourist cities on the East
China tourism line. With the development of Huzhou City, the tourism industry has been further improved, and
the tourism degree of the whole city has further increased the transformation and upgrading of the tourism
industry. However, the development of tourism in Huzhou City still lags far behind the tourism development of
major cities in East China. This round of research mainly analyzes the current development of tourism in
Huzhou City, on the basis of analyzing the specific situation, pointed out that the current development of
Huzhou tourism problems, and then analyzes these problems one by one, and put forward some specific
solutions, so as to promote the further rapid development of tourism in Huzhou City.
KEYWORDS:Huzhou; Travel; Development
On Storytelling & Magic Realism in Rushdie’s Midnight’s Children, Shame, and ...AJHSSR Journal
ABSTRACT: Salman Rushdie’s novels are humorous books about serious times. His cosmopolitanism and
hybrid identity allowed him access to multiple cultures, religions, languages, dialects, and various modes of
writing. His style is often classified as magic realism, blending the imaginary with the real. He draws
inspiration from both English literature and Indian classical sources. Throughout his works, there is a lineage of
‘bastards of history’, a carnival of shameful characters scrolling all along his works. Rushdie intertwines fiction
with reality, incorporating intertextual references to Western literature in his texts, and frequently employing
mythology to explore history. This paper focuses on Rushdie’s three novels: Midnight’s Children, Shame, and
Haroun and the Sea of Stories, analyzing his postmodern storytelling techniques that aim to explore human
vices and follies while offering socio-political criticism.
KEYWORDS : Magic Realism, Rushdie, Satire, Storytelling, Transfictional Identities
CYBER SECURITY ENHANCEMENT IN NIGERIA. A CASE STUDY OF SIX STATES IN THE NORT...AJHSSR Journal
ABSTRACT: Security plays an important role in human life and endeavors. Securing information and
disseminating are critical challenges in the present day. This study aimed at identifying innovative technologies
that aid cybercrimes and can constitute threats to cybersecurity in North Central (Middle Belt) Nigeria covering
its six States and the FCT Abuja. A survey research design was adopted. The researchers employed the use of
Google form in administering the structured questionnaire. The instruments were faced validated by one expert
each from ICT and security. Cronbach Alpha reliability Coefficient was employed and achieved 0.83 level of
coefficient. The population of the study was 200, comprising 100 undergraduate students from computer science
and Computer/Robotics Education, 80 ICT instructors, technologists and lecturers in the University and
Technical Colleges in the Middle Belt Nigeria using innovative technologies for their daily jobs and 20 officers
of the crime agency such as: Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) andEconomic and Financial
Crimes Commission (EFCC). Three research purposes and questions as well as the hypothesis guided the study
on Five (5) point Likert scale. Data collected were analyzed using mean and standard deviation for the three
research questions while three hypotheses were tested using t-test at 0.05 level of significance. Major findings
revealed that serious steps are needed to better secure the cybers against cybercrimes. Motivation, types, threats
and strategies for the prevention of cybercrimes were identified. The study recommends that government,
organizations and individuals should place emphasis on moral development, regular training of its employees,
regular update of software, use strong password, back up data and information, produce strong cybersecurity
policy, install antivirus soft and security surveillance (CCTV) in offices in order to safeguard its employees and
properties from being hacked and vandalized.
KEYWORDS: Cybersecurity, cybercrime, cyberattack, cybercriminal, computer virus, Virtual Private Networks
(VPN).
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1. ELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA
Nirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi – 110001.
No. 491/SM/2013/Communication
Dated: 25th October, 2013
To,
1. Chief Electoral Officers
of all States and Union Territories
2. Presidents/General Secretaries
of All National/State recognized Political Parties.
Sub:
Instructions of the Commission with respect to use of Social Media in
Election Campaigning.
Sir,
The Commission’s attention was drawn to use of social media for election
campaigning and also certain violations of the Electoral Law in the social media, which
need to be regulated in the interest of transparency and level playing field in the
elections.
Social media refers to the means of interactions among people in which they create,
share, and/or exchange information and ideas in virtual communities and networks. It
differentiates from traditional/industrial media in many aspects such as quality,
reach, frequency, usability, immediacy, and permanence. The prevalence of Web and
social media has increased over the years and there have been demands from the
political and social groups to regulate the social media during elections as other media
is regulated.
There are broadly five different types of social media:
a) collaborative projects (for example, Wikipedia)
b) blogs and micro blogs (for example, Twitter)
c) content communities (for example, YouTube)
d) social networking sites (for example, Facebook)
e) virtual game-worlds (e.g., Apps)
Legal provisions relating to election campaigning apply to social media in the
same manner in which they apply to any other form of election campaigning using any
other media.
Since social media is a relatively new form of media, it appears
necessary to clarify to all concerned by the following instructions:A. Information to be given by candidates about their social media accounts.
Candidates are required to file affidavits in Form-26 at the time of filing of
nominations. Detailed instructions and the format in which the affidavits have
2. to be filled were issued vide the Commission’s letter No. 3/4/2012/SDR dated
24, August, 2012. Para 3 of this Form requires that email ID of the candidate, if
any, should be communicated to the Commission in this Form.
The
Commission finds it necessary that authentic social media accounts of
candidates should also be informed to the Commission.
This information
should be furnished in the said Para 3 as follows:“My contact telephone no.(s) is/are………………….,
my email ID (if any) is ………………., and
my social media accounts (if any) are…………………………..”
B. Pre-Certification of Political Advertisements
In pursuance of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India’s Order in SLP (Civil) N.
6679/2004, dated 13 April,2004, the Commission issued detailed instructions
on this subject vide its order no. 509/75/2004/JS-1/4572 dated 15.04.2004.
In this order, it was stated that every registered/national and State political
party and every contesting candidate proposing to issue advertisements on
television channels and/ or on cable network will have to apply to Election
Commission of India/designated officer for pre-certification of all political
advertisements on electronic media before the publication. The order was
further modified and consolidated vide Commission’s order dated 27.08.2012,
wherein Media Certification and Monitoring Committees at district and State
levels were given the responsibilities of pre-certification of such advertisement
along with other functions viz acting against Paid News etc. Since social media
websites are also electronic media by definition, therefore, these instructions of
the Commission contained in its order No.509/75/2004/JS-1/4572 dated
15.04.2004 shall also apply mutatis mutandis to websites including social
media websites and shall fall under the purview of pre-certification. You are,
therefore, requested to ensure that no political advertisements are released to
any internet based media/websites, including social media websites, by political
parties/candidates without pre-certification from competent authorities in the
same format and following the same procedures as referred in the aforesaid
orders.
C. Expenditure on campaigning through internet including social media
websites.
According to Section 77, sub section (1), of Representation of the People Act,
1951, every candidate is required to keep a separate and correct account of all
3. expenditure in connection with the election incurred or authorized by him or by
his election agent between the date on which he has filed nomination and the
date of declaration of the result thereof, both dates inclusive. The Hon’ble
Supreme Court of India had directed in Common Cause Vs. Union of India in
2005 that political parties should also submit a statement of expenditure of
elections to the ECI and such statements are required to be submitted within
75 days of assembly elections and 90 days of Lok Sabha elections. It is obvious
that expenditure on election campaign through any advertisement in social
media is a part of all expenditure in connection with the elections.
For the sake of removing any ambiguity, it is hereby directed that
candidates and political parties shall include all expenditure on campaigning,
including expenditure on advertisements on social media, both for maintaining
a correct account of expenditure and for submitting the statement of
expenditure.
This, among other things, shall include payments made to
internet companies and websites for carrying advertisements and also
campaign related operational expenditure on making of creative development of
content, operational expenditure on salaries and wages paid to the team of
workers employed by such candidates and political parties to maintain their
social media accounts, etc.
D. Application of Model Code of Conduct to content on internet including
social media.
The Commission has a model code of conduct in place during the elections in
respect of political parties and candidates which remains in force from the date
the elections are announced by the Commission till the completion of elections.
It is clarified that the provisions of model code of conduct and related
instructions of the Commission issued from time to time shall also apply to the
content being posted on the internet, including social media websites, by
candidates and political parties.
E. As far as the content posted by persons other than candidates and political
parties is concerned, the Commission is considering the matter in consultation
with the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology on practical
4. ways to deal with the issue, in so far as they relate to, or can be reasonably
connected with, the election campaigning of political parties and candidates.
These instructions may please be brought to the notice of all concerned
including candidates, political parties, media and election observers for
immediate necessary action.
Yours faithfully,
Sd/(Rahul Sharma)
(Under Secretary)
Tel. 011-23052070
Email: rahulsharma.eci@gmail.com