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Myanmar's New Cybersecurity Law Sparks Outrage and Fear

1/4/2025

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Myanmar's military junta has sparked outrage by implementing a draconian Cybersecurity Law as of January 1, 2025. This law criminalizes unauthorized VPN use, threatening users with six months in prison and steep fines. Critics warn that this move stifles free speech and digital rights, intensifying the grip on information during a time of civil unrest.

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Myanmar's military junta has sparked outrage by implementing a draconian Cybersecurity Law as of January 1, 2025. This law criminalizes unauthorized VPN use, threatening users with six months in prison and steep fines. Critics warn that this move stifles free speech and digital rights, intensifying the grip on information during a time of civil unrest.