Anyone in Myanmar caught using crypto or virtual private networks (VPN) could face up to three years in jail and hefty fines if the country’s military government passes a new cybersecurity law, reports The Register.
The bill was floated to government ministers on January 13. It intends to criminalize methods used by supporters of the country’s pro-democracy political class to organize, communicate, and support themselves.
Under the new rules:
Using a VPN without a military license risks one to three years in jail and a 5 million Kyat ($2,800) fine.
Transacting via crypto face six months to one year in jail and a similar fine.
Internet service providers must share citizen internet records if requested by authorities.
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