4/4/22, 7:38 PM Myanmar renews plans to curb internet usage with VPN ban - Nikkei Asia MYANMAR CRISIS Myanmar renews plans to curb internet usage with VPN ban Proposed cyberlaw would limit Facebook access and cash to democracy groups Myanmar's proposed cybersecurity law stipulates imprisonment of up to three years for use of a VPN. (Source photo by Reuters and Ken Kobayashi) THOMPSON CHAU and DOMINIC OO, Contributing writers January 21, 2022 17:43 JST Updated on January 21, 2022 19:19 JST YANGON/TAIPEI -- Myanmar's military government is planning to outlaw the use of virtual private networks (VPN) under a proposed new cybersecurity law, Nikkei Asia has learned, in a move to reduce internet access and limit money going to pro-democracy groups. According to a letter sent to industry sources, a revised draft of a cybersecurity law, which the military regime first proposed in February 2021 but subsequently abandoned, stipulates imprisonment of one to three years for the use of a VPN, a technology that allows private and secure internet connections. This islawyour last free article this month The proposed also stipulates that service providers have to provide the personal information of users -- including names, addresses and access history -- upon request Get trusted insights from experts within Asia itself. By continuing to browse this website, you accept cookies which are used for several reasons such as from the authorities. personalizing content/ads and analyzing how this website is used. Please review our Cookie Policy to learn how you can update your cookie settings. Try 3 months for $9 The letter, dated Jan. 13, was signed by Soe Thein, permanent secretary of the military's transport and communications ministry. Accept & Continue https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Myanmar-Crisis/Myanmar-renews-plans-to-curb-internet-usage-with-VPN-ban Close 1/3