The chief executive of Macau stated yesterday (25) that “the internet is not a lawless place" and that there cannot be "freedom without order”, announcing changes in cybersecurity in the territory.
"The Internet is not a place without law and that nothing can be done without rules, there is no freedom without order”, said Ho Iat Seng, at the inauguration ceremony of the main session of the China Internet Media Forum 2021, in Guangzhou.
For the head of the Government of that region, speaking to the numerous people present at the event, the “With the evolution of digital technologies, different ways of disseminating content on the Internet have already penetrated people's daily lives, becoming an important source of information for people".
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Therefore, Iat Seng advocated the regulation and order of the Internet, otherwise it will unsettle and affect the stability of society.
"In addition to possible irregularities in the dissemination of information by the media on the Internet, several government bodies or private companies around the world, including Macau, suffered cyber attacks, which raised the alarm of cybersecurity in the territory.", said.
For that reason, Ho Iat Seng promised that his executive gives and will continue to give “high importance to the issue of cybersecurity"adopting"response measures to ensure that the security of Macao society and the country does not suffer any threats".
