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

[大汉奸柳传志]

In Brief

• 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.

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.

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

A bill dubbed the 'RESTRICT' act was submitted to Congress and could have severe consequences for VPN users in the United States.

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[AlKardai]

It’s been submitted to Congress, that doesn’t mean it’ll pass the committee stage or even the debate stage

 

[Brainsucker]

Suddenly China looks more democratic than US, LOL.

 

[Bengal71]

What was their problem with China's firewall again?

 

[大汉奸柳传志]

It’s been submitted to Congress, that doesn’t mean it’ll pass the committee stage or even the debate stage

Isolationism runs deep in the American blood. I wouldn't be surprised if one day they decide to cut off everything from outside

 

[Sugarcane]

Will President of US be jailed for sponsoring Psiphon?

 

[tower9]

In Brief

• 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.

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.

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

A bill dubbed the 'RESTRICT' act was submitted to Congress and could have severe consequences for VPN users in the United States.

beincrypto.com

If this passes, the US is becoming like North Korea.

Even with Google and Facebook banned in China, you could easily use those websites there through a VPN. The fact that the US govt is giving itself powers to imprison you for two decades for using a VPN is terrifying.

 

[VCheng]

If this passes, the US is becoming like North Korea.

Even with Google and Facebook banned in China, you could easily use those websites there through a VPN. The fact that the US govt is giving itself powers to imprison you for two decades for using a VPN is terrifying.

So when are you leaving USA?

 

[tower9]

So when are you leaving USA?

Don't worry about me, I'm preparing my back up plan.

 

[AlKardai]

Don't worry about me, I'm preparing my back up plan.

Pakistan?

 

[VCheng]

Don't worry about me, I'm preparing my back up plan.

Right, whatever plans you may have, as long as you are choosing to stay and enjoy in evil USA, all your words here remain hypocritical.

 

[tower9]

Pakistan?

No to SE Asia where I have contacts.

 

[arjunk]

Ridiculous proposal made by paranoid boomers

Pakistan?

PECA penalties are ironically much tamer than this

 

[lightning F57]

The bill does sound rather draconian one would hope it doesn't pass through.

 

[dbc]

So when are you leaving USA?

any day now..