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Cybersecurity key to enhancing trust
Business, Published on 19/05/2023
» With cyber-attacks becoming more frequent, sophisticated and severe globally, foreign investors now more than ever are seeking countries with strong cybersecurity frameworks to ensure the safety of their investments.
Cyber security laws - in flux, but set to flex
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 10/08/2016
» Eight new cyber stability and security bills continue to go through various stages of deliberation. Of particular note to the Thai public are the Cyber Stability and Computer Crimes act, both of which have raised concerns among many activists and watchdog groups who continue to speak out against many specific sections in both bills, which they interpret will potentially allow the government to control civil and privacy rights, and which Life reported on last month.
Communication breakdown
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 20/06/2016
» It has been an uncomfortable several months for internet users the Kingdom over, as the government released the drafts of its eight new digital-related bills. The bills immediately became the source of much controversy, as many critics and pundits criticised the new regulations and laws included in the drafts to be a step back into the days before the 1997 media reforms, giving government agencies absolute control over the surveillance, management and oversight of digital data.
Apple-FBI case has wide implications
AFP, Published on 28/02/2016
» WASHINGTON - Apple and the US government are squaring off in an epic legal battle with wide-ranging implications for how technology firms must work with law enforcement.
Bodies seek investigative freedom
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 25/09/2014
» Consumer protection institutes are asking the government for protection from potential legal action by policymakers and regulators.
Facebook reveals details of US data requests
AFP, Published on 15/06/2013
» Facebook revealed it received between 9,000 and 10,000 requests for user data from US authorities in the second half of last year, as it seeks to shield itself from a growing scandal.
Preparing to act
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 24/04/2013
» The Computer Crime Act has been in place for more than five years, but there have been incidents and concerns over its practical enforcement due to the rapid changes in information technology. Agencies are now attempting to propose amendments to the law to make it correspond more accurately to modern Thai society and global standards.
A Cyberocracy of Dunces
Business, Published on 13/02/2013
» Cybercrime has emerged as a critical threat to the modern world. But legislation to control it has lagged far behind the technology.
Online buzz grows over US Internet activist suicide
AFP, Published on 16/01/2013
» As funeral services were held for Internet activist Aaron Swartz, the debate intensified over what some called a "draconian" US computer crime law used by allegedly overzealous prosecutors.
Don't shoot the messenger
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 27/06/2012
» Arecent lese-majeste case is raising questions about the appropriateness and spirit of Thailand's computer crime law.