BANGKOK: Thailand's military-appointed parliament on Thursday passed a controversial cybersecurity law that gives sweeping powers to state cyber agencies, despite concerns from businesses and activists over judicial oversight and potential abuse of power.
Internet freedom activists have called the legislation a"cyber martial law", as it encompasses all procedures from everyday encounters of slow Internet connections to nationwide attacks on critical infrastructure. An additional Cybersecurity Regulating Committee will have sweeping powers to access computer data and networks, make copies of information, and seize computers or any devices.
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