ANALYSIS OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE DRAFT CYBER SECURITY LAW
Chapter
XVI
Section 85
All the offences stated under the law have been made cognizable offenses
The offences of this law are recognized as cognizable offenses and and the police can charge and arrest without a warrant or a sanction from the
can be charged by the Myanmar Police Force.
court.
Section 85
Conclusion:
There is a possibility of excess powers being used under this provision to
arrest those purported to be non-compliant with the law. There is a possibility
of misutilization of this provision and charging individuals arbitrarily under
this provision.
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