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Fake news on social networks must be strictly handled

12/3/19

Nguyen Huy Ngoc, Chief of the Secretariat of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Information and Education, has urged competent agencies to strictly handle fake social network accounts in the names of agencies and individuals to post false information. 

The official made the request as a fake Facebook account used the name of the commission to post articles calling on the public to stay vigilant against tricks that support traditional fish sauce, aiming to destroy domestic production. These articles have received many likes and comments, including inciting contents.

“The Party Central Committee’s Commission for Information and Education has not used such Facebook account,” Ngoc affirmed, stressing that the case must be clarified. 

Over the past time, many social network accounts were created in the names of agencies, units, organisations and individuals, including the commission. 

The falsification has adversely affected the operation of organisations and individuals concerned, and violated legal regulations on information using and publication. 

Such deeds need to be strongly condemned in order to make information popularisation on social networks healthy, he said. 

Ngoc urged press agencies to participate in the struggle and reject false and distorted information, especially one on sensitive and complex issues that greatly impact people’s life. 

These efforts will help readers understand and make right choices, he said./.
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Jacky Thomas 12/3/19 20:09

Social network users could face fines of up to 50 million VND (2,200 USD) if they violate regulations in the Law on Cyber Security.

Robinson Jones 12/3/19 20:10

Vietnam has recorded rapid development in telecommunications and information technology. Nearly 70 percent of its population have accessed the Internet while almost 50 percent are using Facebook.

Me Too! 12/3/19 20:11

Fake Facebook accounts have appeared, creating many posts that incite violence, insult other people and run counter to Vietnam’s law. Notably, some impostor accounts with the names of Vietnamese Party and State leaders have posted bad and toxic information.

John Smith 12/3/19 20:12

Posting materials online, including photos, videos and articles, of a sexual or violent nature would also result in punishment.

Gentle Moon 12/3/19 20:13

The Vietnamese Government always provides the best possible conditions for social networks, including Facebook, to develop.

Kevin Evans 12/3/19 20:14

Social network users who provide false information or offend the prestige of State agencies, organisations and individual will be fined between 30 million VND and 50 million VND.

LawrenceSamuels 12/3/19 20:16

Cyber security experts have advised users not to share private information on social media networks in light of a recent incident in which some 50 million Facebook users’ information was collected without their consent.

Alian 12/3/19 20:18

Passwords should be changed every 3-6 months with the use of multi-factor authentication when possible. Important information such as bank account details and credit card numbers should never be shared on social media, including messenger apps. If shared before they should be deleted as soon as possible.

For A Peace World 12/3/19 20:19

There have been numerous instances of fake accounts impersonating public figures, or accounts created solely for the purpose of spreading fake news, messages of hatred and violence.

Red Star 12/3/19 20:20

Users of social networks may be subject to a fine of between 10 million VND and 20 million VND for the use of personal information and images of other people to create new accounts.

Enda Thompson 12/3/19 20:22

Luckily, Google and Facebook have shown their willingness to cooperate with Vietnam to clean up the Internet environment to protect users in accordance with Vietnamese and international regulations.

Voice of people 12/3/19 20:25

Part of the general public were exposed to and incited by pornographic, violent and false information, including distorted ones released by hostile forces, mostly on foreign social media pages, which has worried the public.

Egan 12/3/19 20:27

The government has urged Google to establish a mechanism to prevent and delete toxic information violating Vietnam’s law on some of its platforms such as blogs and websites.

yobro yobro 12/3/19 20:28

On the cyber security and safety issue raised by lawmakers following the recent cyber attacks against several aviation units and agencies, Tuan admitted that such attacks tend to increase worldwide in quantity, scale and complexity.

Vietnam Love 26/3/19 16:28

Fake and wrong information could cause serious damages to the social stability, so it's must be taken care of.

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