Myanmar's military government has enacted a cybersecurity law that regulates digital communication and penalizes cyber crimes. The law requires service providers to store user data for up to three years and grants authorities broad powers to surveil and control online content. It also includes penalties for disseminating disinformation and rumors. Failure to comply with the law can result in severe sanctions for digital platforms, putting pressure on companies and potentially leading to self-censorship. This event took place on 01/03/2025 at the following location: Yangon, Myanmar.
Incident Type: Political Conflict
Event Type: Legal/Diplomatic
Total Fatalities: 0
Total Wounded: 0
Police/Military Fatalities: 0
Police/Military Wounded: 0
Civilian Fatalities: 0
Civilian Wounded: 0
Terrorist/Insurgent Fatalities: 0
Terrorist/Insurgent Wounded: 0
Number Arrested: 0
Source: Jurist News
