By GRACE CHAILE LESOETSATHE State has argued that the Cyber Security and Cyber Crimes Act does not contravene the constitution.Thus, the State submits that the five Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) should not be granted their application for a conservatory order, halting the prosecution of people found wanting pending the determination of the petition.In this matter, the NGOs have petitioned the Lusaka High Court alleging that the Cyber Security and Cyber Crimes Act threatens the right to privacy and the freedom of the press.They also allege that the Act seeks to facilitate wide scale and interception of private communications with insufficient safeguards for constitutionally guaranteed rights and freedoms.The five are Chapter One Foundation limited, Bloggers of Zambia limited, Alliance for community action, Governance, Elections, Advocacy, Research Services (GEARS) Initiative and People’s Action for Accountability and Good Governance.In an affidavit in opposition of summons for a conservatory order, deputy chief state advocate, Comfort Mulenga, stated that the provisions […]
CYBER SECURITY ACT SAFE, INSISTS STATE
