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 […]
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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. […]
Australia’s Online Safety Codes & The Battle Against Child Sexual Exploitation – Jenna Manhau Fung
Australia’s Standards and World-first Industry Codes Australia’s Online Safety Act was commenced on January 23, 2022, providing for the online industry to develop codes to regulate “class 1” and “class 2” illegal and restricted online material, and for Australia’s online safety watchdog, eSafety Commissioner (eSafety) to register the codes upon meeting the statutory requirements. Since […]
Asia Pacific Policy Observatory Report – December 2023: A Fight for Online Safety and Digital Rights: An Overview of Recent Policy Developments in Australia, Nepal, and Myanmar
Authors: Jenna Manhau Fung, Kenneth Leung, Ankita Rathi, Jasmine Ko, and Harisa Shahid Executive Summary In today’s digital age, everyone is deeply concerned about online safety and security. It is crucial for all of us to carefully examine how policies and regulations are shaping the landscape of online safety in our region. Building upon the […]
The Impact of Online Harassment and Cyberbullying on Online Safety in Nepal and Finding Preventive Measures – Paribhasha Pradhan
Background With the increasing use of technology and social media, incidents of online harassment and cyberbullying have risen sharply, which poses significant risks to online safety. The purpose of this article is to explore the impact of online harassment and cyberbullying on online safety in Nepal and find preventive measures to combat these issues. Online […]