Youths' Perception of Digital Security Act 2018: A Study on the  Youth of Bangladesh

Nowshin Jahan  Etee; Jakia Jahan  Mukta

doi:10.48165/sajssh.2022.3608

Authors

Nowshin Jahan Etee Lecturer, Department of Journalism and Media Studies, Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Jakia Jahan Mukta Lecturer, Department of Mass Communication and Journalism, Comilla University, Cumilla 3506, Bangladesh.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48165/sajssh.2022.3608

Keywords:

Youth, Perception, Digital, Security

Abstract

Freedom of speech is one of the most important fundamental rights ensured by the constitution of the People's Republic of Bangladesh. However, when this right is abused, it destroys the peace and harmony of the country. But without any surveillance, digital platforms can turn into places of controversy which may trigger mass people into communal violence and riots. Thus, the government of Bangladesh has introduced Digital Security Act 2018 to secure the responsible use of the Internet and digital platforms. In this study, the researchers attempted to take a look at the perception of Bangladeshi youth on the Digital Security Act 2018. This study followed survey and in-depth interview methods to gather data. Researchers found out that most young people feel the digital security act is working against freedom of expression on social media. They demand viable changes to this act and agreed to the notion that responsible digital citizenship can ensure freedom of expression on social media.

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