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IT law update, part 2: Amending the Computer Crimes Act gives cause for concern
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 30/01/2015
» The cabinet of Thailand recently approved a series of bills that aim to reflect the importance of information technology in the economy. They relate to computers, cybersecurity, personal data, information technology and telecommunications. Among them is the Bill to Amend the Computer Crimes Act, which proposes several changes to the existing law.
IT law update (PART 1): The Cybersecurity Bill
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 23/01/2015
» Earlier this month, the cabinet approved a series of bills related to information technology, personal data, cybersecurity and telecommunications. One such bill would recast the Information and Communication Technology Ministry as the Digital Economy and Information Technology Ministry to reflect the importance of IT in Thailand's economy — the same rationale behind the entire set of bills. This article focuses on one of these bills, the cybersecurity bill. Next week in a follow-up article, we will discuss another one of these bills, the bill to amend the Computer Crimes Act.