DE warns the public that sharing illegal content on social media may result in severe penalties, including imprisonment and fines.
Ms.Nan Boontida Somchai, Deputy Minister of Digital Economy and Society (DE), said that Mr.Chaichanok Chidchob, Minister of Digital Economy and Society, has instructed the Ministry to strengthen efforts to prevent and suppress online crime, particularly the unlawful dissemination of personal information and other illegal content that could be exploited by scammers to commit cybercrime.
Under the policy, the Ministry has been tasked with closely monitoring and preventing the spread of illegal content on online platforms and taking immediate legal action whenever violations are detected.
Following reports of unauthorized disclosure of personal information on social media, the DE Ministry has assigned the Personal Data Protection Committee (PDPC) to investigate the matter in coordination with the National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA).
The Ministry has also considered filing a complaint with investigators from the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) to pursue legal action under the Computer Crime Act.
“The DE Ministry warns the public that posting or sharing illegal content on social media may constitute an offence under Section 14 of the Computer Crime Act. This includes importing false or distorted information into a computer system, disseminating information that may affect national security or the economy, or causing public panic. Violators may face imprisonment of up to five years, a fine of up to THB 100,000, or both,” the Deputy Minister said.