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-- terrorist systematic use of violence or threats thereof to intimidate or coerce the government or whole societies by targeting innocent noncombatants.
(3) How will the new law affect social networks like Twitter and Facebook?
It prohibits censorship, including for social networks like Twitter, Facebook and others.
(4) Do other countries have Internet regulations?
Many, in fact, including America where "the President can disconnect all Internet services for up to four months based on" perceived cyber-attacks, true or false. Web sites may also be closed, and "all content inciting violence against individuals or criminal activity is strictly prohibited on commercial websites."
On January 13, National Assembly deputy William Lara headlined on Venezuela Analysis, "Clearing doubts About Venezuela's New Media Law." Access the full text through the following link:
http://venezuelanalysis.com/analysis/871
In Q & A format, he affirmed no freedom of expression limitations in the new law, saying it "neither limits nor restricts freedom of information." The disinformation about the law is entirely spurious. Other questions related to:
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