Myanmar Issues Cybersecurity Law

On January 1, 2025, Myanmar's State Administration Council enacted Cybersecurity Law No. 1/2025, which aims to regulate various aspects of digital security and online activities. The law has not yet been implemented and will come into force on a date specified by the Myanmar president, who will also provide an official adoption and compliance timeline for individuals and organizations impacted by the new regulations.

Below are some of the key provisions, implications, and penalties under the Cybersecurity Law.

• Extraterritorial penalties. The law contains an important provision that authorizes penalties against Myanmar citizens who are found guilty of violations, even if these occur outside the country's borders.