'Tweet-in' to flout Elections Canada blackout law
21/04/2011 4:52:36 PM
"CBC News
Twitter users are vowing to push back against Elections Canada's ban on tweeting results before the polls close on May 2.
The country's electoral agency issued a warning to social media users this week, reminding them that Section 329 of the Elections Act applies to transmissions made over the internet.
Penalties for violating the act could include a fine of up to $25,000 or up to five years in prison."
21/04/2011 4:52:36 PM
"CBC News
Twitter users are vowing to push back against Elections Canada's ban on tweeting results before the polls close on May 2.
The country's electoral agency issued a warning to social media users this week, reminding them that Section 329 of the Elections Act applies to transmissions made over the internet.
Penalties for violating the act could include a fine of up to $25,000 or up to five years in prison."
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