Will China’s cyber security law restrict online freedom?

The Chinese government on Monday passed a new cyber security law, as part of heightening Beijing’s control on the Internet.

Under the new law, the government will take measures to “monitor, defend and handle cybersecurity risks and threats originating from within the country or overseas sources, protecting key information infrastructure from attack, intrusion, disturbance and damage.”

It was passed by China’s legislature, the National People’s Congress(NPC) and takes effect from June 2017.

“Despite widespread international concern from corporations and rights advocates for more than a year, Chinese authorities pressed ahead with this restrictive law without making meaningful changes,” said Sophie Richardson, China Director. “The already heavily censored Internet in China needs more freedom, not less.” For the full article click here 

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