VPN Users Risk 20-Year Jail Sentences in the US Under New RESTRICT Act

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Martin Young

28 March 2023, 10:00 GMT+0000

Kyle Baird

28 March 2023, 10:00 GMT+0000

The 'TikTok Ban Bill' targets more than just social media.

The state would be able to police all communication platforms.

VPNs would be included with violators facing up to $1M in fines.

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A bill dubbed the ‘RESTRICT’ act that was submitted to Congress could have severe consequences for virtual private network (VPN) users in the United States.

U.S. lawmakers are widening their sights when it comes to cracking down on finance and technology.

The bipartisan “Restricting the Emergence of Security Threats that Risk Information and Communications Technology (RESTRICT)” act was unveiled in early March.

It was initially dubbed the “TikTok Ban Bill,” but has far wider ramifications. Furthermore, VPN users could face hefty fines or jail sentences under the bill.

Communications and VPN Tech Targeted

People often legitimately use VPN (virtual private network) services to add an extra layer of security for web communications. Furthermore, they allow users to mask or change their internet address. This is often required to access content that may otherwise be blocked or censored.

The bill , if passed, would attempt to identify “information and communications technology products and services holdings that pose undue or unacceptable risks.”

This could include VPNs if they are used to access banned websites such as TikTok.

The bill specifically directs the Secretary of Commerce to “identify, deter, disrupt, prevent, prohibit, investigate, or otherwise mitigate” national security risks associated with technology linked to countries adversarial to the U.S.

The bill also has a long list of communications technologies it intends to scrutinize. These include web hosting, cloud services, content delivery services, drones, payment applications, gaming applications, artificial intelligence, and e-commerce.

The RESTRICT Act is not limited to just TikTok. It gives the government authority over all forms of communication domestic or abroad and grants powers to “enforce any mitigation measure to address any risk” to national security now and in any “potential future transaction” pic.twitter.com/0mFNEKLUqU — Mises Caucus (@LPMisesCaucus) March 26, 2023

The scary part is the potential punishment for violators. This includes fines of up to a million dollars or 20 years in jail, or both.

Moving Forward With TikTok Ban

According to reports on March 27, lawmakers are moving forward with the bill. This follows the grilling of TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew last week. The Chinese social media platform has an estimated 150 million users in the United States.

House of Representatives speaker Kevin McCarthy said that the House would be moving forward with the bill.

It's very concerning that the CEO of TikTok can't be honest and admit what we already know to be true—China has access to TikTok user data. The House will be moving forward with legislation to protect Americans from the technological tentacles of the Chinese Communist Party. — Kevin McCarthy (@SpeakerMcCarthy) March 26, 2023

If passed, the new legislation will grant the U.S. government sweeping powers to crack down on any technologies and services it sees as a threat. Remarkably, that includes VPN technology.

Those opposing the bill say it will give the state the power to police the entire internet and any platforms on it. Furthermore, some referred to it as the “Chinafication of America.”

The legislation is frighteningly similar to that in China, which has some of the world’s harshest internet censorship .

Disclaimer

BeInCrypto has reached out to company or individual involved in the story to get an official statement about the recent developments, but it has yet to hear back.

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Markets. News Report. 2 mins. Martin Young. 28 March 2023, 10:00 GMT+0000. Kyle Baird. 28 March 2023, 10:00 GMT+0000. The 'TikTok Ban Bill' targets more than just social media. The state would be able to police all communication platforms. VPNs would be included with violators facing up to $1M in fines. promo var rnd = window.rnd || Math.floor(Math.random()*10e6); var pid588602 = window.pid588602 || rnd; var plc588602 = window.plc588602 || 0; var abkw = window.abkw || ''; var absrc = 'https://servedbyadbutler.com/adserve/;ID=177750;size=0x0;setID=588602;type=js;sw='+screen.width+';sh='+screen.height+';spr='+window.devicePixelRatio+';kw='+abkw+';pid='+pid588602+';place='+(plc588602++)+';rnd='+rnd+';click=CLICK_MACRO_PLACEHOLDER'; document.write(''); A bill dubbed the ‘RESTRICT’ act that was submitted to Congress could have severe consequences for virtual private network (VPN) users in the United States. U.S. lawmakers are widening their sights when it comes to cracking down on finance and technology. The bipartisan “Restricting the Emergence of Security Threats that Risk Information and Communications Technology (RESTRICT)” act was unveiled in early March. It was initially dubbed the “TikTok Ban Bill,” but has far wider ramifications. Furthermore, VPN users could face hefty fines or jail sentences under the bill. Communications and VPN Tech Targeted. People often legitimately use VPN (virtual private network) services to add an extra layer of security for web communications. Furthermore, they allow users to mask or change their internet address. This is often required to access content that may otherwise be blocked or censored. The bill , if passed, would attempt to identify “information and communications technology products and services holdings that pose undue or unacceptable risks.” This could include VPNs if they are used to access banned websites such as TikTok. The bill specifically directs the Secretary of Commerce to “identify, deter, disrupt, prevent, prohibit, investigate, or otherwise mitigate” national security risks associated with technology linked to countries adversarial to the U.S. The bill also has a long list of communications technologies it intends to scrutinize. These include web hosting, cloud services, content delivery services, drones, payment applications, gaming applications, artificial intelligence, and e-commerce. The RESTRICT Act is not limited to just TikTok. It gives the government authority over all forms of communication domestic or abroad and grants powers to “enforce any mitigation measure to address any risk” to national security now and in any “potential future transaction” pic.twitter.com/0mFNEKLUqU — Mises Caucus (@LPMisesCaucus) March 26, 2023. The scary part is the potential punishment for violators. This includes fines of up to a million dollars or 20 years in jail, or both. Moving Forward With TikTok Ban. According to reports on March 27, lawmakers are moving forward with the bill. This follows the grilling of TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew last week. The Chinese social media platform has an estimated 150 million users in the United States. House of Representatives speaker Kevin McCarthy said that the House would be moving forward with the bill. It's very concerning that the CEO of TikTok can't be honest and admit what we already know to be true—China has access to TikTok user data. The House will be moving forward with legislation to protect Americans from the technological tentacles of the Chinese Communist Party. — Kevin McCarthy (@SpeakerMcCarthy) March 26, 2023. If passed, the new legislation will grant the U.S. government sweeping powers to crack down on any technologies and services it sees as a threat. Remarkably, that includes VPN technology. Those opposing the bill say it will give the state the power to police the entire internet and any platforms on it. Furthermore, some referred to it as the “Chinafication of America.” The legislation is frighteningly similar to that in China, which has some of the world’s harshest internet censorship . Disclaimer. BeInCrypto has reached out to company or individual involved in the story to get an official statement about the recent developments, but it has yet to hear back. RELATED NEWS. Markets. News Report. As Kraken Signs With Williams Formula One, Is Crypto Sports Sponsorship Back on Track? 2 mins. 27 mins ago. Markets. Feature. Should Traders Trust a Crypto Exchange Launched by Bankrupt Hedge Fund Founders? 4 mins. 45 mins ago. Markets. Technical Analysis. Avalanche (AVAX) Price Must Hold Above This Key Support to Resume Uptrend. 2 mins. 1 hour ago. Markets. Technical Analysis. Stellar (XLM) Price Ready to Leap if it Breaks Resistance. 2 mins. 2 hours ago. Markets. Sponsored. 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