Belarus Has Outlawed Browsing Foreign Websites
The U.S. Library of Congress reports that Belarus, a former Soviet Republic, has now essentially outlawed its citizens from browsing foreign websites. The law, which goes into effect on January 6th, puts severe restrictions on visiting or using foreign websites, the violation of which will be a misdemeanor. - Moreover, the law also requires that all businesses in Belarus conduct their transactions using “providing online services, conducting sales, or exchanging email messages.” The owners of internet cafes and other such sites are liable for the internet use of their customers – even to the point of being shut down if they don’t report violations. Moreover, even the individual owners of a computer are liable if they allow someone else to use their computer, and that person accesses an illegal website.