RIYADH: Some government hospitals have issued regulations under which those caught taking photos on the premises will be prosecuted.
These orders coincide with the increased phenomenon of taking photos inside health facilities with the purpose of publishing them on social media, either to defame the facility or point out faults in their working.
Signs have been put up in some private hospitals, including King Khalid Eye Specialty Hospital in Riyadh, saying anyone caught taking photographs will be penalized with the confiscation of their devices. Hospital sources said that anyone who refuses to hand in their devices will face police action.
Some government bodies, including the Ministry of Education, have announced similar decisions that prevent photography inside facilities unless they have an official permit.
The Anti-Information Technology Crime Law has 16 articles and defines a punishment for each crime, starting with imprisonment for one year and a maximum fine of SR500,000 for minor offenses, or a minimum of 10 years in jail and SR5 million for more serious offenses. However, the law does not provide for the official confiscation of devices, leading to criticism from some citizens, reported Al-Watan newspaper.....
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