Thailand: Computer Crime Act, 2017
Table of contents
Introduction .................................................................................................................. 5
International human rights standards............................................................................... 7
The protection of freedom of expression under international law ...................................... 7
Limitations on the right to freedom of expression ........................................................ 7
Prohibiting incitement to discrimination, hostility or violence ....................................... 8
Terrorism and incitement to acts of terrorism ............................................................. 8
Online content regulation ............................................................................................ 9
Surveillance of communications ................................................................................. 10
Anonymity and encryption ......................................................................................... 11
Cybercrime .............................................................................................................. 12
Analysis of the Amended Act ........................................................................................ 13
General comments .................................................................................................... 13
Definitions ............................................................................................................... 14
Illegal access ........................................................................................................... 14
Disclosure of security measures ................................................................................. 15
Unauthorised interception and interference ................................................................. 15
Punishing anonymous speech .................................................................................... 16
Enhanced penalty offences involving certain computer systems ..................................... 17
Illegal devices and access codes ................................................................................ 18
Computer forgery and fraud ....................................................................................... 18
Criminal defamation ................................................................................................. 19
Procedures and investigations .................................................................................... 20
Punishment for participation in offences .................................................................. 20
Extraterritorial application ...................................................................................... 21
Arbitrary settlement process ................................................................................... 21
Warrantless Search Power....................................................................................... 21
Gag order provisions............................................................................................... 22
Compelled decryption ............................................................................................ 23
About ARTICLE 19 ...................................................................................................... 24
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