[7th Hong Kong Internet Governance Forum] (HKIGF) Fake News Law: Effective to combat online disinformation? Date: 15th Sep, 2021 (WED) Time: 19:00 - 21:00 HKT (11:00 - 13:00 UTC) Venue: Zoom meeting room (the link will be sent to your email address ) & ISOC HK Facebook Language: English Moderator: Edmon Chung - Board of Director, ISOC HK Discussion Topic: Fake news law: Effective to combat disinformation online? 立法打擊假新聞，效用大唔大？ The HKSAR government is considering to implement "fake news" law to combat disinformation, especially on online media platforms and social media, due to the appearance of a considerable amount of misinformation and disinformation online. However, some voiced out it might undermine freedom of speech, freedom of press and free flow of information online. Is legislation an effective way to combat "fake news" online? What impact will it cause to the media and online community? What can we learn from "fake news" law in other countries? Speakers: Mr. Benjamin Ang - Senior Fellow, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS), Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Mr. Ronson Chan 陳朗昇 - Chairperson, The Hong Kong Journalists Association (HKJA) Mr. Raymond Li 李文 - Director, Institute for Journalism and Society (IJS), Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) Mr. Charles Mok 莫乃光 - Director, Tech for Good Asia In this edition of HKIFG, we have invited experts from different aspects, namely journalist, Hong Kong scholar, IT professional and Singaporean scholar, to talk about their observation and opinion on the potential implementation of "Fake News Law" in Hong Kong. We aim to explore the topic through different perspectives and try to cast new light to the topic by including a case study of a similar enactment in Singapore. Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc3K8oojg80xFZQb96KXgF7eVnCdlLFe3vxG3FI81MV1eziwQ/viewform #HKIGF #FakeNewsLaw #Misinformation #Disinformation #ISOCHK

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I believe the Olympic torch is also the flame to light the dreams of children. However, due to the worldwide pandemics, I certainly understand there are diverse sentiments and realize that there are those who decided not to participate in relaying the Olympic spirit symbolized by the torch. My desire to carry and relay the torch to show my support to athletes never wavered, but at the same time I also realize that different thoughts and options that were voiced and presented are equally important. Honestly, I, too, worry how Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games 2020+ may be perceived in the global community. オリンピックとパラリンピックにおける聖火は、 「子どもたちの夢を照らす炎」でもあると思います。 でも今はコロナ禍によって、 聖火を繋ぐことに対して 様々な思いを持つ人もいると思いますし、 その思いによって、 繋ぐことに参加しない判断を選んだ人もいたと思います。 . 私はアスリートの人たちを応援する気持ちから 繋ぐことを迷いませんでしたが、 様々な意志によって選択肢が増えたことは、 とても重要なことだと思います。 . また、世界の方々が 東京２０２０オリンピック・パラリンピックを どのように見守っていらっしゃるのか、 不安でもあります。 . #ココロカラダ前へ #UpliftingMinds