Name: The Computer Science and Development Law

Date: 1995 - present

Location: Asia

SubjectPolitical/Economic/Social Opinion

MediumElectronic Media


Artist: Military Government of Burma

Confronting Bodies: Complete population of Burma

Date of Action: 1996

Specific Location: Burma

Description of Artwork: Law

Description of Incident: This law forbids Every unregistered use of modem, networking facilities & fax with a punishment of 7-15 years imprisonment

Results of Incident: Effective prohibition of Internet with all of its contents

Source: http://www.myanmar.com/gov/laws/computerlaw.html

Submitted By: Heiko Schaefer


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