Kathmandu, Nov. 21
The Ministry of Communication and Information Technology
(MoCIT) has requested not to use unsafe networks like free VPN (Virtual Private
Network), and Open DNS (Domain Name System) that accepts queries from any
source.
Issuing a statement on Tuesday, the Ministry said that
although the Internet Service Providers (ISPs) have closed the social media
application TikTok considering the social harmony and citizens' safety, some
users have continued using it through the free VPN and Open DNS.
"Since the use of free VPN and Open DNS could result in
the theft of individual data, increased malware activities, loss of privacy,
hacking of email account, reduction in internet speed, stealing of money form
the bank account and becoming a pray of blackmailing, it is requested to all
not to use such networks," read the statement.
The Ministry also stated that it is committed to protect the
constitutional provisions of fundamental rights of freedom of expression and
opinion and right to communication. One must not forget that only accurate and
authentic information will help in the implementation of constitutional rights
and it is the duty of the government to discourage misinformation, it further
said.
The government has banned the use of TikTok in Nepal since
November 13.
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