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Sent to internet service providers for feedback just days after the February 1 military coup, the draft security laws have been described as draconian giving the government sweeping powers to access user data and can undermine Myanmar s offshore data services.
Business Groups Voice Deep Concern Over Regime s Proposed Cyber Law
Anti-coup protesters in Yangon on Feb. 15. / The Irrawaddy
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By The Irrawaddy 16 February 2021
YANGON Eight western chambers of commerce, including from the US, UK and EU, have expressed grave concerns about new cybersecurity legislation, proposed by the military regime, saying it empowers the coup leaders to close entire businesses.
A joint statement said the draft law would enable the “authorities to intervene in business operations at their unfettered discretion”, including enforcing data localization, confiscation of equipment and the prohibition of entire operations.
The military regime asked IT providers, including mobile operators, to review a draft cyber bill last week that will violate digital rights, privacy, human rights and rights to freedom of expression.