Legislative proposal for targeted social media posts - penalties up to 5 years

The Cypriot Parliamentary Legal Committee is reviewing a new legislative proposal aimed at criminalizing organized online targeting on social media. Introduced by committee chair Fotini Tsiridou, the bill seeks to combat cyberbullying by imposing penalties of up to five years in prison and fines reaching 50,000 euros for coordinating attacks or leaking personal information. The legislation includes safeguards for journalistic freedom and political criticism, while further discussions will address risks posed by AI-generated content, such as deepfakes.