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Myanmar age-verification & online ID laws

In effect Cybersecurity Law No. 1/2025 effective Jul 30, 2025

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In effect

Bill / statute: Cybersecurity Law No. 1/2025
Status: Active law in effect
Effective: Jul 30, 2025
Intrusiveness: Severe -- Criminal penalties, VPN targeting, or repeated re-checks with long data retention.

The junta's Cybersecurity Law (enacted Jan 1, 2025; in force July 30, 2025) requires digital platforms with 100,000+ users to register and incorporate locally, retain user data for three years and disclose it to authorities on request. Earlier telecom rules (Notification 18/2023) enforce ID-based SIM registration, and the law reaches Myanmar citizens abroad.

Timeline

Jan 1, 2025Cybersecurity Law No. 1/2025 enacted
Jul 30, 2025In effect
Jul 30, 2025Law enters into force

Source: en.wikipedia.org

VPN restrictions

Providing or using a VPN without government approval is illegal under the Cybersecurity Law, punishable by 1-6 months in prison plus fines; security forces have inspected phones for unauthorised VPN apps.

Effective: Jul 30, 2025

Source: rfa.org

Frequently asked questions

Does Myanmar require online age verification?

Yes. Cybersecurity Law No. 1/2025 is in effect, effective Jul 30, 2025. The junta's Cybersecurity Law (enacted Jan 1, 2025; in force July 30, 2025) requires digital platforms with 100,000+ users to register and incorporate locally, retain user data for three years and disclose it to authorities on request.

Are VPNs restricted in Myanmar?

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