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When does sharing info breach Secrets Act? It depends on what’s shared and who does it, say lawyers
Lawyers say there's no clear-cut answer - it depends on what was shared, who shared it
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Those convicted of an offence under the Official Secrets Act - which seeks to prevent disclosure of official documents and information - can be jailed for up to two years and fined up to $2,000.
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Cheryl Teh
Treading the ever finer line between innocent sharing on social media and contravening the Official Secrets Act (OSA) is becoming an increasingly nerve-racking exercise.
Take these two examples. A man drives past a fatal accident where the victim's body is still lying on the road. He takes a photo and shares it with friends on WhatsApp.
