A new bill is being brought to the US Congress titled S. 686 or the “Restrict Act” with potential severe implications for internet users.
The bill, also known as the TikTok Ban, aims to do more than just restrict TikTok, targeting “foreign adversaries” with consequences for technology usage.
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This bipartisan bill focuses on addressing threats from specific countries like China, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, and Venezuela through various applications including TikTok.
These regulations could potentially lead to bans on technology devices used to communicate with these “adversaries,” such as modems, routers, and mobile networks.
There are numerous videos on social media explaining the details and implications of this new bill.
BTW: the Restrict Act, AKA the “Tiktok Ban” also means access to your home networks and devices… pic.twitter.com/WeNMcVNT85
— @[email protected] (@Imani_Barbarin) March 28, 2023
The bill proposes granting the federal government access to data through various networks and platforms, with penalties for circumventing restrictions set by the US Government.
Those attempting to bypass these measures could face significant fines up to $250,000 and imprisonment for up to 20 years.
The Secretary may impose civil penalties on violators of this Act, with fines up to $250,000 or imprisonment for not more than 20 years.
The “Secretary” mentioned in the bill is an appointed individual overseeing its implementation, not an elected official.
Although the bill doesn’t explicitly mention VPNs, it likely alludes to penalties for accessing restricted platforms using VPNs.
How else could one connect to a banned application in the US but not in other countries without a VPN?
Despite potential shock, past instances of government surveillance like the Edward Snowden case suggest ongoing monitoring by authorities.
The prevalence of VPN ads indicates public awareness of privacy violations, with many opting to protect themselves by using VPN services.
For the full text of the proposed bill, visit Congress.gov at the provided link.
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