A sound info environment

THE CONVENIENCE A SMARTPHONE PROVIDES to shared access to all sorts of information via micro text messages means it can also facilitate the transmission of harmful messages, such as pornographic material or terrorist information or information about sects that may lead the recipients astray. So it is necessary to have rules to regulate the information shared among smartphone users.

The Temporary Regulations on the Management of the Public Service Development of Instant Telecommunication Tools, which was released on Thursday, has filled in some of the blanks when it comes to information relayed using smartphones.

It is absolutely right that individuals should be able to share their opinions on all matters. But if it is an organization or even an individual that is playing the role of public information provider, the information such an organization or individual provides is covered by the new regulations.