التحديات القانونية أمام وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي في المجتمع العربي : سلطنة عمان أنموذجا : دراسة قانونية مقارنة

الملخص EN

This research aims, through the use of a comparative analysis, to define the legal framework and the legal rules of social media in the Arab society in general and in Oman in particular and its contribution to maintain the security and the stability of the state, the protection of the rights and freedoms of individuals from the legal offences caused by the social media “ie: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, You Tube ...

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The misuse of these sites can sometimes lead to imprisonment, both through extremism and hate speech or encouragement to commit crimes of all kinds.

In light of this, this research will highlight the different practices linked to the social media, which is the source of many legal violations and may sometimes result crimes, which can lead to prosecution.

A deep study of the legal nature of this subject, the procedures as well as the legal regulations to provide solutions and proposals, which will help to raise a legal protection from cyber-crimes through social networks.

The research reached important conclusions such as the legal framework of the social media doesn’t mean the imposition of penalties for offenders only, but it does focus on the laws and the legal rules to be followed for the protection of individuals through awareness, guidance and education.

The study ends with many recommendations.

They aim to strengthen the legal system to protect the rights and freedoms of individuals and also to ensure the state’s security and stability from any potential threats.