AMMAN — The
US Embassy in Amman shared on Wednesday an
announcement from the State Department's daily press briefing regarding the
proposed cybercrime law in Jordan. The statement by Vedant Patel, Principal
Deputy Spokesperson, expressed concerns about the potential implications of the
proposed law.
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According to the statement, which was posted on Twitter, the
proposed cybercrime law, as submitted to the Jordanian parliament, has the
potential to limit both online and offline
freedom of expression. Additionally,
it could deter future investments in the technology sector. The law's vague
definitions and concepts are seen as a risk to Jordan's homegrown
economic reform efforts and could further restrict the space for journalists, bloggers,
and civil society members to operate in the country.
The statement reiterated that for countries to thrive, there
must be
safeguards for freedom of expression, open debate, vibrant discourse,
and information sharing. This includes protections for online platforms such as
the press and social media.
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