The anticipated impact of Myanmar’s 2022 draft Cyber Security Law on people’s online safety and rights were discussed in the first Report. While there are no further developments known to this particular legislation as of date, the Union Government’s Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MoTC) has signaled plans on governing Myanmar’s digital security as we […]
NetMission Academy 2024 Session 2: Access & Empowerment – Summary
Event Overview The second training session of NetMission Academy 2024 was held successfully on January 11, 2024, with great moderation and facilitation by Nattaya Kay Jaratruangsaeng and Harisa Shahid. Attendees from diverse regions across the Asia Pacific, including both participants and alumni, convened to engage with our esteemed panel of speakers: Khin Phyu Cyn Kyi, […]
NetMission Digest – Issue #6: The Intricate Case of GBA Data Flow (Monday, January 15, 2024)
Welcome to the sixth issue of NetMission’s news and policy digest, where we transform recent tech news and policy into a bite-size reader for you. This edition examines the development of cross-border data transfers between China’s southern megapolis encompassing nine cities of the Guangdong province, as well as Macao and Hong Kong. The Significance With […]
Navigating the Landscape of Cybercrimes in Nepal – Ankita Rathi & Jasmine Ko
In the past decade, cybercrimes in Nepal have significantly increased, reflecting the global trend as more people gain access to the Internet. This rise can be attributed to factors such as the growing digitalization of services, the expansion of Internet access across the country, and a general lack of awareness about cybersecurity among the public. […]
NetMission Academy 2024 Session 1: Internet Governance Ecosystem & Internet Infrastructure – Summary
Event Overview On January 4, 2024, the NetMission Academy Session 1 kicked off with an introduction by Bea Guevarra, who welcomed participants. The introduction session was “Internet Governance Ecosystem & Internet Infrastructure” spearheaded by Edmon Chung, CEO of DotAsia Organisation, who guided the audience through various dimensions of Internet Governance. Key Speakers Five distinguished speakers […]