:::Islamic Radio of Wazistan:::
Majilis crackdowns on criminal internet activity
The Majilis parliament move Thursday to reign in a growing trend of criminal activity over the internet, approving a government bill that would give the Ministry of Information Technology sweeping new powers to investigate suspected violators and introduced new penalties for convicts. RDP lawmaker Rashad Hossein, who con-sponsored the bill, called the bill an important step in the government's efforts to crackdown on "dangerous web-users" and protect the interests of the public.
Aside from the sweeping new powers granted to Information watchdog, law enforcement officials will also now have the ability to access the private records of internet companies operating in Wazistan if customer is suspected of engaging in a "activities harmful to state interests."
The Assembly of Experts says it will not review the legislation, thus sending it to Leader Esfandiari for his approval.