Myanmar. Human rights / constitutional. Law
Citizens' Privacy LawLaw Protecting the Privacy and Security of Citizens (Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Law No. 5/2017)
In force
Partly verified
Low confidence.Suspension details from general knowledge. [Link: not found – official Myanmar sites unreachable; search budget exhausted]
§1Summary
- Synopsis
Protects communications privacy and personal data against unlawful interception, search and surveillance. Its main safeguards were suspended after the 2021 coup.
- Key themes
- Unique features
No general data protection law or DPA in Myanmar.
- SaaS relevance
Gives little practical protection; SaaS must weigh government access risk.
§2Dates
- Key dates
- Adopted
- In force
- Key safeguards (e.g. warrant requirements) suspended by military authorities in Feb 2021
§3Text and authority
- Text
- No authoritative text located.
- Authority
- None designated
§4Where it applies
- Domestic law of
- Myanmar
§5Sources and verification
- Verification
Low confidence.
Partly verified
Low confidence.Suspension details from general knowledge. [Link: not found – official Myanmar sites unreachable; search budget exhausted]