{"id":96034,"date":"2022-06-15T07:44:36","date_gmt":"2022-06-15T06:44:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=96034"},"modified":"2022-06-15T07:44:36","modified_gmt":"2022-06-15T06:44:36","slug":"nigeria-issues-code-of-practice-for-twitter-facebook-instagram-others","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/news\/nigeria-issues-code-of-practice-for-twitter-facebook-instagram-others\/","title":{"rendered":"Nigeria Issues Code Of Practice For Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Others"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"m#msg-f:1735680516480368969\" class=\"mail-message expanded\">\n<div class=\"mail-message-header spacer\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has issued Code of Practice for Interactive Computer Service Platforms, Internet Intermediaries and Conditions for Operating in Nigeria.<\/div>\n<div class=\"mail-message-content collapsible zoom-normal mail-show-images \" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<div class=\"clear\">\nHajia Hadizar Umar, Director, Public Affairs NITDA, disclosed this in a statement that the Code of Practice was aimed at protecting fundamental human rights of Nigerians and non-Nigerians living in the country.<\/p>\n<p>Umar said that it was also to define guidelines for interacting on the digital ecosystem.<\/p>\n<p>She said this was in line with international best practices as obtainable in democratic nations such as the United States of America, United Kingdom, European Union, and United Nations.<\/p>\n<p>According to her, the Code of Practice is developed in collaboration with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and National Broadcasting Commission (NBC).<\/p>\n<p>It also has input from Interactive Computer Service Platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, Google and Tik Tok amongst others.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOther relevant stakeholders with peculiar knowledge in this area were consulted such as Civil Society Organizations and expert groups.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe results of this consultations were duly incorporated into the Draft Code of Practice,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>According to the statement, the new global reality is that the activities conducted on the Online Platforms wield enormous influence over the society, social interaction, and economic choices.<\/p>\n<p>Huawei rolls out next-gen data centres to develop 5G, artificial intelligence<\/p>\n<p>Hence, the Code of Practice is an intervention to recalibrate the relationship of Online Platforms with Nigerians, to maximise mutual benefits for the nation, while promoting a sustainable digital economy.<\/p>\n<p>She said additionally, the Code sets out procedures to safeguard the security and welfare of Nigerians while interacting on the Platforms.<\/p>\n<p>Umar said that the Code aimed to demand accountability from Online Platforms regarding unlawful and harmful contents on their platforms.<\/p>\n<p>The director said it established a robust framework for collaborative efforts to protect Nigerians against online harms, such as hate speech, cyber-bullying, as well as disinformation and or misinformation.<\/p>\n<p>Similarly, to ensure compliance with the Code of Practice, NITDA also notified all Interactive Computer Service Platforms, internet Intermediaries operating in Nigeria that the government had set out conditions for operating in the country.<\/p>\n<div id=\"m_170508383587335256ymail_android_signature\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mail-message-footer spacer collapsible\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has issued Code of Practice for Interactive Computer Service Platforms, Internet Intermediaries and Conditions for Operating in Nigeria. 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