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Digital Rights in Pakistan — Laws, Challenges, and Remedies

Important Laws Affecting Digital Rights

  • PECA (Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act) 2016 — Main cybercrime law with controversial provisions.
  • Punjab Defamation Act 2024 — Legal penalties for allegedly defamatory online content.
  • Personal Data Protection Bill — Proposed law to regulate data processing and protect privacy.
  • Digital Nation Act & Pakistan Digital Authority — Governance framework for digital transformation.

Use strong passwords, enable two-factor authentication, avoid sharing personal data, and update your apps.

Use platform reporting tools, document evidence, and contact legal support or civil society organizations.

Seek legal advice, file a petition, and contact digital rights advocacy groups for support.

Quick Digital Rights Quiz

Is privacy a digital right?

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