Islam, Md. Zahidul and Zulhuda, Sonny and Mohd Badrol Afandi, Nor Hafizah and Shafy, Mohamed Affan (2020) Ensuring safe cyberspace for children: an analysis of the legal implications of social media usage in Malaysia and Singapore. IIUM Law Journal, 28 (S1). pp. 395-413. ISSN 0128-2530 E-ISSN 2289-7852
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Abstract
Easy accessibility of electronic devices connected to the internet and the widespread usage of the internet in every aspect of modern lives have made the use of social media an indispensable part of society. These technologically driven and completely-internet dependence means of living have brought detrimental implications as much as they have benefited lives. Each day more and more children are introduced to the internet and its benefits, either at home as a means of entertainment, or at school as a means of education. However, these opportunities provide avenues for the children to explore the ever-expanding vastness of the internet, leading to exposure of indecent materials, and accessing and participating in websites not meant for the usage by underage children. The glorification of social media websites through targeted advertisements and peer pressure adds to the already worsening crises of social media abuse through unlawful means. This article examines the protective measures taken by the authorities in Malaysia and Singapore to protect children in these two countries from the internet and social media related issues. The data is acquired doctrinally from library sources and the finding of this article could be extended to other areas of protecting young children from the harms of the internet.
| Item Type: | Article (Journal) |
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| Additional Information: | 8642/84105 |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Safe cyberspace, Social media, Children, Malaysia and Singapore, Laws of internet |
| Subjects: | K Law > K Law (General) K Law > K670 Family Law K Law > KPG Malaysia |
| Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button): | Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws > Department of Civil Law Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws > Department of Legal Practice |
| Depositing User: | Dr. Md. Zahidul Islam |
| Date Deposited: | 29 Oct 2020 12:37 |
| Last Modified: | 11 Feb 2021 15:09 |
| URI: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/84105 |
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