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    Public Perceptions on Internet Privacy and Freedom of Expression
    (Journal of Digital Innovations & Contemporary Research in Science, Engineering and Technology, 2017) Aregbesola, Ayooluwa; John O Odumesi,
    Privacy rights and freedom of expression are core values in any democratic society. With the advent of social media, the convergence of thoughts or views has become easy. There are existing legislations that violates users’ privacy rights and freedom of expression in Nigeria. A descriptive survey research design was used to analyse the online survey that was conducted. Based on the findings of the study, recommendations are made to the Nigeria government on how to ensure internet control and social media surveillance are within defined established legal provisions that respect the fundamental privacy rights of the citizens.