CML1501 Assignment 2
(COMPLETE
ANSWERS) Semester
2 2023 () - DUE 19
September 2023
,CML1501 Assignment 2 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 2 2023 () - DUE
19 September 2023
Name the FOUR (4) freedoms (rights) included in section 16 of the
Constitution as well as the THREE (3) categories of acts which are excluded.
Freedoms (Rights) Included:
1. Freedom of the press and media
2. Freedom to receive or impart information
3. Freedom of artistic creativity
4. Academic freedom and scientific research
Acts Excluded:
1. Propaganda for war
2. Incitement to violence
3. Advocacy of hatred leading to harm
1.2 The press usually sees its role as “watchdog” to inform the public of
government malpractice and incompetence. Name TWO (2) other functions of
a free press in a democratic society.
Functions of a Free Press:
1. Facilitating public discourse and debate
2. Educating the public
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, QUESTION 2 (Regulation of the media and new media technology) NOTE
THE CHOICE BETWEEN QUESTION ONE AND TWO DO NOT ANSWER
BOTH 2.1 Write brief notes on THREE (3) of the following: (a) The various
types of licences available for broadcasting purposes. (b) Possible crimes that
can be committed in respect of information on a computer network. (c)
Liabilities of an employer should he/she read an employee's e-mail. (d)
Sanctions that can be imposed by the Independent Communications Authority
of South Africa (ICASA) if a licensee has contravened the Telecommunications
Act 103 of 1996 or the conditions of his/her licence.
(a) The Various Types of Licences Available for Broadcasting Purposes
1. Commercial Broadcasting Licence
2. Public Broadcasting Licence
3. Community Broadcasting Licence
(b) Possible Crimes That Can Be Committed in Respect of Information
on a Computer Network
1. Hacking
2. Phishing
3. Spreading Malware
(d) Sanctions Imposed by ICASA for Contraventions
1. Fines
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(COMPLETE
ANSWERS) Semester
2 2023 () - DUE 19
September 2023
,CML1501 Assignment 2 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 2 2023 () - DUE
19 September 2023
Name the FOUR (4) freedoms (rights) included in section 16 of the
Constitution as well as the THREE (3) categories of acts which are excluded.
Freedoms (Rights) Included:
1. Freedom of the press and media
2. Freedom to receive or impart information
3. Freedom of artistic creativity
4. Academic freedom and scientific research
Acts Excluded:
1. Propaganda for war
2. Incitement to violence
3. Advocacy of hatred leading to harm
1.2 The press usually sees its role as “watchdog” to inform the public of
government malpractice and incompetence. Name TWO (2) other functions of
a free press in a democratic society.
Functions of a Free Press:
1. Facilitating public discourse and debate
2. Educating the public
For assistance whatsapp +254702715801
, QUESTION 2 (Regulation of the media and new media technology) NOTE
THE CHOICE BETWEEN QUESTION ONE AND TWO DO NOT ANSWER
BOTH 2.1 Write brief notes on THREE (3) of the following: (a) The various
types of licences available for broadcasting purposes. (b) Possible crimes that
can be committed in respect of information on a computer network. (c)
Liabilities of an employer should he/she read an employee's e-mail. (d)
Sanctions that can be imposed by the Independent Communications Authority
of South Africa (ICASA) if a licensee has contravened the Telecommunications
Act 103 of 1996 or the conditions of his/her licence.
(a) The Various Types of Licences Available for Broadcasting Purposes
1. Commercial Broadcasting Licence
2. Public Broadcasting Licence
3. Community Broadcasting Licence
(b) Possible Crimes That Can Be Committed in Respect of Information
on a Computer Network
1. Hacking
2. Phishing
3. Spreading Malware
(d) Sanctions Imposed by ICASA for Contraventions
1. Fines
For assistance whatsapp +254702715801
