Saudi
Arabia has announced that 'spying' on your spouse's phone is now a
criminal offence potentially punishable by a year in jail and a hefty
fine.
'Married individuals planning to spy on their spouse in Saudi Arabia will need to think twice, because such an activity could potentially attract a fine of 500,000 riyals (N47m), along with a prison term for a year,' read a statement released by Saudi Arabia's information ministry.
The provision, part of a new anti-cyber crime law which came into force last week, is meant to 'protect morals of individuals and society and protect privacy', the ministry said. The move comes amid a 'steady increase in cybercrimes such as blackmail, embezzlement and defamation'.
'Married individuals planning to spy on their spouse in Saudi Arabia will need to think twice, because such an activity could potentially attract a fine of 500,000 riyals (N47m), along with a prison term for a year,' read a statement released by Saudi Arabia's information ministry.
The provision, part of a new anti-cyber crime law which came into force last week, is meant to 'protect morals of individuals and society and protect privacy', the ministry said. The move comes amid a 'steady increase in cybercrimes such as blackmail, embezzlement and defamation'.
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