Ghana Armed Forces launch 2024 cybersecurity awareness campaign
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), in collaboration with the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) and other key stakeholders, officially launched the 2024 National Cyber Security Awareness Month on Tuesday (1 October) at Burma Hall in Accra. The event, themed “Combating Misinformation and Disinformation in a Digitally Resilient Democracy: Our Collective Responsibility,” addressed the escalating threat posed … The post Ghana Armed Forces launch 2024 cybersecurity awareness campaign appeared first on Asaase Radio.
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), in collaboration with the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) and other key stakeholders, officially launched the 2024 National Cyber Security Awareness Month on Tuesday (1 October) at Burma Hall in Accra.
The event, themed “Combating Misinformation and Disinformation in a Digitally Resilient Democracy: Our Collective Responsibility,” addressed the escalating threat posed by misinformation, particularly in the run-up to the December general elections.
At the launch, the Minister for Communications and Digitalisation, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, called on security agencies to take a firm stance against those who deliberately spread false information.
Citing Section 208(1) of the Criminal Code, which makes it a misdemeanour to publish false statements that cause public alarm, she emphasised the need for more prosecutions to act as a deterrent.
“A few successful prosecutions have been had but I think we need to increase the use of these deterrent mechanisms so that people will know that it is not okay to use electronic media to deliberately spread false information to create fear and panic amongst the population,” she stated.
Owusu-Ekuful also urged the National Communications Authority (NCA), the Ghana Police Service (GPS), and the Attorney General’s Office to expedite action on cases related to misinformation.
The Chief of Defence Staff, Lt. Gen. Thomas Oppong-Peprah, echoed her sentiments, advising the media to uphold professionalism in their reporting, especially on matters concerning security services ahead of the elections.
“Let me take this opportunity to advise the general public, including the media, to be professional and circumspect in their reportage about security services ahead of the December general elections,” he said.
Reporting by Elizabeth Yeboah Akyemaa in Accra
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