Keywords
Freedom of Expression
Privacy Rights
Public Trust
Human Rights
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Abstract
Cybersecurity law is designed to safeguard national security and public safety. But it arguably raises a question: whose security is being emphasized? Although this act seeks to mitigate cyber risks and protect web infrastructure, in some instances, they also give governments an opportunity to control digital environments at the cost of individual liberties. This happens due to broad provisions and ambiguous phrasing in such legislation. In the name of monitoring individuals without sufficient accountability this act diverts attention from public safety to governmental authority. Therefore, good cybersecurity laws must be balanced, safeguarding both state interests and individual rights. This paper intends to carefully analyze the Cyber Security Act 2023 (CSA 2023) of Bangladesh. It emphasizes the effects of CSA on freedom of speech, privacy, and public confidence. This article also compares various worldwide cybersecurity frameworks to evaluate how Bangladesh’s cybersecurity laws may inadvertently impede individual rights. Findings suggest that although the CSA 2023 implements strategies to improve cyber safeguards. This study indicates the need for amendments to harmonize Bangladesh’s cybersecurity legislation with international norms.
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