Detailed Summary: ICT Act 2006 (With 2013 Amendments) – Bangladesh

Here is a detailed summary of the Information and Communication Technology

(ICT) Act, 2006 of Bangladesh, including its 2013 amendments. This law governs
digital transactions, cyber crimes, and electronic governance, and is foundational
to the legal framework of Digital Bangladesh.

📚 Detailed Summary: ICT Act 2006 (With 2013 Amendments) – Bangladesh

🏛️ Background
 Full Name: The Information and Communication Technology Act, 2006
 Passed by: Jatiya Sangsad (Bangladesh Parliament)
 Effective from: 8 October 2006
 Amended in: 2009 and significantly in 2013
 Purpose: To provide legal recognition to electronic records, digital signatures,
and to prevent cyber crimes.

🎯 Objectives of the ICT Act

1. Recognize electronic records and digital signatures.
2. Promote secure electronic commerce and communication.
3. Provide a legal framework for the prevention of cyber crimes.
4. Ensure punishment for offenses related to data breaches, hacking, and other
cyber threats.
5. Enable the functioning of electronic governance.

📑 Key Provisions of the Original ICT Act, 2006

1. Legal Recognition of Digital Documents
 Digital documents and contracts are legally recognized.
 Electronic signatures have the same legal weight as handwritten ones.
2. Digital Evidence
 Courts can accept digital data as admissible evidence.
3. Electronic Governance
 Government transactions and records can be managed electronically.
4. Cyber Crimes and Offenses (Chapter XI)
Examples of punishable offenses under the Act:
 Unauthorized access to computers or networks.
 Hacking and data theft.
 Publishing obscene or offensive content in electronic form.
 Identity theft and impersonation.
 Sending malicious codes or viruses.
5. Jurisdiction

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 Applicable to any person who commits a cybercrime within or outside

Bangladesh if it affects Bangladesh's systems or citizens.
6. Controller of Certifying Authorities (CCA)
 Role: Regulate digital signatures and encryption.
 Authorizes and supervises licensed Certifying Authorities.
7. Penalties and Punishments
 Various fines and imprisonment ranging from 6 months to 10 years for cyber
offenses.
 Compensation to affected individuals.

⚖️ Major Changes Introduced by the 2013 Amendment

The 2013 amendment was controversial and made the law more stringent. Key
changes include:
🔒 1. Non-bailable Offenses Introduced
 Four offenses were made non-bailable:
o Cyber terrorism
o Publishing obscene or defaming content online
o Breaching government websites or databases
o Spreading false information digitally
⏱️ 2. Increased Punishment
 Maximum imprisonment increased from 10 years to 14 years in some cases.
 Minimum sentences were also introduced for serious offenses.
🛑 3. Police Power Without Warrant
 Law enforcement agencies were allowed to arrest suspects without a warrant
for certain offenses (non-bailable).
📣 4. Freedom of Speech Concerns
 The amendment was criticized for curbing freedom of expression and being
used to arrest journalists, bloggers, and social media users for content deemed
offensive or "defamatory".

⚠️ Criticisms of the ICT Act & Amendments

1. Ambiguity: Some provisions (especially Section 57) were vague, leading to
misuse.
2. Abuse of Section 57: It penalized "defamatory" online content with up to 14
years' imprisonment—used against journalists, writers, and social media users.
3. Violation of Human Rights: Limited freedom of expression, with concerns
raised by local and international rights groups.
4. Lack of Due Process: Warrantless arrests were widely criticized.

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🔁 Transition to Digital Security Act, 2018

Due to widespread criticism and misuse of the ICT Act (especially Section 57), the
government:
 Repealed Section 57 in the Digital Security Act, 2018
 Introduced a new comprehensive cyber law, replacing many aspects of the ICT
Act

📝 Important Sections Summary

Section Focus Area Key Point
6 Legal recognition of digital docs Equates e-docs with paper docs
13–24 Certifying Authorities Regulate e-signatures & encryption
33 Hacking Punishable with fine/imprisonment
46 Obscene material Criminalizes publishing obscene content
54 Unauthorized access Entry into systems without permission
57 Defamation in digital form (Amended in 2013, later repealed)
66 Penalties Imprisonment & fines for cyber offenses

✅ Conclusion
The ICT Act 2006 was a landmark law in establishing Bangladesh’s digital legal
framework. While it initially supported e-commerce and digital transformation, the 2013
amendments made it more punitive, especially through the controversial Section 57.
Due to criticism, parts of the Act were eventually repealed and replaced by the Digital
Security Act 2018, which now governs most cyber-related legal issues.
📘 MCQs on ICT Act, 2006 (with 2013 Amendments) – Bangladesh

✅ 1. When was the ICT Act first enacted in Bangladesh?

A. 2004
B. 2006
C. 2009
D. 2013
Answer: ✅ B. 2006

✅ 2. What is the main objective of the ICT Act 2006?

A. Promote agriculture
B. Legalize electronic records and prevent cyber crimes
C. Increase import

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D. Ban social media

Answer: ✅ B. Legalize electronic records and prevent cyber crimes

✅ 3. Which section of the ICT Act 2006 deals with publishing defamatory content
online?
A. Section 54
B. Section 33
C. Section 57
D. Section 66
Answer: ✅ C. Section 57

✅ 4. Which of the following was made non-bailable in the 2013 amendment?

A. Online fraud
B. Obscene content publication
C. Digital piracy
D. Copyright infringement
Answer: ✅ B. Obscene content publication

✅ 5. What was the maximum punishment under Section 57 after the 2013
amendment?
A. 7 years
B. 10 years
C. 12 years
D. 14 years
Answer: ✅ D. 14 years

✅ 6. What does Section 6 of the ICT Act ensure?

A. Police authority
B. Data encryption
C. Legal recognition of digital documents
D. Censorship of media
Answer: ✅ C. Legal recognition of digital documents

✅ 7. The ICT Act 2006 was significantly amended in which year?

A. 2011
B. 2012
C. 2013

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D. 2014
Answer: ✅ C. 2013

✅ 8. Which organization is responsible for certifying digital signatures under the

Act?
A. BTRC
B. Controller of Certifying Authorities (CCA)
C. NBR
D. Bangladesh Police
Answer: ✅ B. Controller of Certifying Authorities (CCA)

✅ 9. What kind of evidence is accepted under the ICT Act?

A. Hearsay
B. Digital evidence
C. Verbal evidence only
D. Handwritten only
Answer: ✅ B. Digital evidence

✅ 10. Which act replaced Section 57 in 2018?

A. Digital Privacy Act
B. Cyber Security Act
C. Digital Security Act
D. ICT Protection Act
Answer: ✅ C. Digital Security Act

✅ 11. Under the 2013 amendment, police can arrest without warrant for...
A. Parking violations
B. Identity theft
C. Non-bailable cyber offenses
D. Offline gambling
Answer: ✅ C. Non-bailable cyber offenses

✅ 12. Which section deals with hacking offenses?

A. Section 66
B. Section 33
C. Section 6
D. Section 13
Answer: ✅ B. Section 33

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✅ 13. What is the minimum punishment under Section 57 (2013)?

A. 1 year
B. 3 years
C. 7 years
D. No minimum
Answer: ✅ B. 3 years

✅ 14. What criticism was often raised against Section 57?

A. Too technical
B. Too vague and suppresses free speech
C. Not enforceable
D. Encouraged hacking
Answer: ✅ B. Too vague and suppresses free speech

✅ 15. Which body mainly enforces the ICT Act?

A. Bangladesh Army
B. Ministry of Home Affairs
C. Law Enforcement Agencies (Police, RAB, etc.)
D. Election Commission
Answer: ✅ C. Law Enforcement Agencies

✅ 16. The ICT Act applies to...

A. Only within Bangladesh
B. Crimes committed by government officials
C. Global cybercrimes affecting Bangladesh
D. Only foreign nationals
Answer: ✅ C. Global cybercrimes affecting Bangladesh

✅ 17. What is one major focus of Chapter XI of the Act?

A. Tax evasion
B. Cyber crimes and offenses
C. Labor law
D. Export promotion
Answer: ✅ B. Cyber crimes and offenses

✅ 18. Publishing obscene materials is punishable under which section?

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A. Section 46
B. Section 13
C. Section 66
D. Section 24
Answer: ✅ A. Section 46

✅ 19. Identity theft is a punishable offense under...?

A. Section 24
B. Section 33
C. Section 66
D. Section 57
Answer: ✅ C. Section 66

✅ 20. What type of Act is ICT Act 2006 considered?

A. Civil Law
B. Family Law
C. Cyber Law
D. Environmental Law
Answer: ✅ C. Cyber Law

✅ 21. The ICT Act is an effort to implement which national goal?

A. Vision 2021 / Digital Bangladesh
B. Food for all
C. Green Bangladesh
D. Export-led growth
Answer: ✅ A. Vision 2021 / Digital Bangladesh

✅ 22. Which court has the authority to try offenses under this Act?
A. Labor Court
B. ICT Tribunal
C. Small Claims Court
D. High Court only
Answer: ✅ B. ICT Tribunal

✅ 23. What was a key flaw in Section 57, according to critics?

A. Too specific
B. No punishment specified
C. Open to misuse due to vague wording

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D. Encouraged whistleblowing
Answer: ✅ C. Open to misuse due to vague wording

✅ 24. One of the goals of ICT Act 2006 is to facilitate...?

A. Local elections
B. Electronic governance
C. Housing projects
D. Labor migration
Answer: ✅ B. Electronic governance

✅ 25. What was a consequence of Section 57 in society?

A. Rise in tech exports
B. Suppression of dissent and arrests for social media posts
C. Increase in digital literacy
D. Development of hardware
Answer: ✅ B. Suppression of dissent and arrests for social media posts
✅ 26. Under the Act, what is considered a cyber offense?
A. Watching movies
B. Unauthorized access to data
C. Sending emails
D. Using Wi-Fi
Answer: ✅ B. Unauthorized access to data

✅ 27. The 2013 amendment was criticized mainly because...

A. It supported journalists
B. It encouraged corruption
C. It allowed warrantless arrests
D. It reduced penalties
Answer: ✅ C. It allowed warrantless arrests

✅ 28. What kind of document is legally valid under the ICT Act?
A. Paper only
B. Verbal agreements
C. Electronic records
D. Fax messages
Answer: ✅ C. Electronic records

✅ 29. Which of the following is not covered by the ICT Act?

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A. Email scams
B. Land disputes
C. Hacking
D. Digital impersonation
Answer: ✅ B. Land disputes

✅ 30. What is the minimum imprisonment for cyber terrorism under the Act?
A. 2 years
B. 5 years
C. 7 years
D. 10 years
Answer: ✅ C. 7 years

✅ 31. Which authority regulates digital certificates under the Act?

A. Ministry of Finance
B. CCA (Controller of Certifying Authorities)
C. ICT Division
D. Election Commission
Answer: ✅ B. CCA (Controller of Certifying Authorities)

✅ 32. What section of the Act was most controversial?

A. Section 13
B. Section 46
C. Section 33
D. Section 57
Answer: ✅ D. Section 57

✅ 33. What does Section 66 deal with?

A. Penalty for hacking
B. Publishing false info
C. Identity theft and punishment
D. Court jurisdiction
Answer: ✅ C. Identity theft and punishment

✅ 34. How did the 2013 amendment affect journalists and bloggers?
A. Gave tax incentives
B. Gave training
C. Led to arrests for online content

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D. Gave awards
Answer: ✅ C. Led to arrests for online content

✅ 35. Section 46 of the Act criminalizes...?

A. Gaming
B. Obscene publications
C. Data backups
D. Mobile phone import
Answer: ✅ B. Obscene publications

✅ 36. What is the maximum imprisonment under the ICT Act (post-2013)?
A. 10 years
B. 12 years
C. 14 years
D. 20 years
Answer: ✅ C. 14 years

✅ 37. What prompted the creation of the Digital Security Act 2018?
A. Lack of interest
B. Repeal of Section 57 and criticism of ICT Act
C. Court orders
D. Election pressure
Answer: ✅ B. Repeal of Section 57 and criticism of ICT Act

✅ 38. What is the scope of the ICT Act in terms of location?

A. Only in Dhaka
B. Anywhere in Bangladesh
C. Global, if it affects Bangladesh
D. Only South Asia
Answer: ✅ C. Global, if it affects Bangladesh

✅ 39. Who can initiate action under the ICT Act?

A. BTRC only
B. Affected individuals or police
C. Journalists
D. Lawyers only
Answer: ✅ B. Affected individuals or police

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✅ 40. The ICT Tribunal was created to...

A. Try labor cases
B. Enforce traffic law
C. Handle cyber crimes
D. Monitor elections
Answer: ✅ C. Handle cyber crimes

✅ 41. Which of the following is a valid offense under the ICT Act?
A. Sending email for business
B. Publishing a newspaper
C. Stealing someone's password
D. Using search engines
Answer: ✅ C. Stealing someone's password

✅ 42. The ICT Act promotes e-governance to achieve...?

A. Industrial automation
B. Paperless, efficient government
C. Increase in agriculture
D. Tourism boost
Answer: ✅ B. Paperless, efficient government

✅ 43. How does the Act define ‘communication device’?

A. Paper letter
B. Radio
C. Electronic transmission device
D. Typewriter
Answer: ✅ C. Electronic transmission device

✅ 44. The ICT Act aims to ensure which of the following rights?
A. Political rights
B. Economic planning
C. Data protection
D. Press censorship
Answer: ✅ C. Data protection

✅ 45. Is hacking defined and punishable under the Act?

A. Yes, in Section 33
B. No

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C. Only if done by foreigners

D. Only in civil law
Answer: ✅ A. Yes, in Section 33

✅ 46. Which of the following is an amendment made in 2013?

A. Removed CCA
B. Increased sentences
C. Reduced court powers
D. Abolished digital evidence
Answer: ✅ B. Increased sentences

✅ 47. The ICT Act recognizes which types of contracts?

A. Oral only
B. Traditional written only
C. Electronic contracts
D. Verbal promises
Answer: ✅ C. Electronic contracts

✅ 48. What happens if someone breaks into a government server?

A. Promotion
B. No action
C. Punishment under non-bailable offense
D. Warning
Answer: ✅ C. Punishment under non-bailable offense

✅ 49. Section 13–24 of the Act deal with...?

A. e-Commerce laws
B. Certifying authorities and digital signatures
C. Civil matters
D. Election rules
Answer: ✅ B. Certifying authorities and digital signatures

✅ 50. Which of the following is a limitation of the ICT Act 2006 (as amended)?
A. Strong privacy rules
B. Encourages innovation
C. Vague definitions leading to misuse
D. Focuses only on health
Answer: ✅ C. Vague definitions leading to misuse

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✅ 51. What type of offense is spreading false or misleading information online?

A. Civil offense
B. Cybercrime punishable under the Act
C. Traffic violation
D. None of the above
Answer: ✅ B. Cybercrime punishable under the Act

✅ 52. Who has the authority to issue digital certificates under the ICT Act?
A. Bangladesh Bank
B. Controller of Certifying Authorities (CCA)
C. Ministry of Finance
D. Bangladesh Police
Answer: ✅ B. Controller of Certifying Authorities (CCA)

✅ 53. Which section punishes hacking or unauthorized access?

A. Section 33
B. Section 13
C. Section 57
D. Section 66
Answer: ✅ A. Section 33

✅ 54. How are electronic signatures treated under the ICT Act?
A. Not recognized
B. Only valid for foreign contracts
C. Legally equivalent to handwritten signatures
D. Used only by government officials
Answer: ✅ C. Legally equivalent to handwritten signatures

✅ 55. The ICT Act 2006 defines an offense of digital impersonation under which
section?
A. Section 54
B. Section 66
C. Section 46
D. Section 57
Answer: ✅ B. Section 66

✅ 56. What kind of content is criminalized under Section 46?

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A. Political speeches
B. Obscene digital content
C. News reports
D. Official government notices
Answer: ✅ B. Obscene digital content

✅ 57. What is the role of the ICT Tribunal?

A. Conduct elections
B. Resolve cybercrime cases quickly
C. Manage government finances
D. Certify electronic signatures
Answer: ✅ B. Resolve cybercrime cases quickly

✅ 58. Which of the following is true about the jurisdiction of the ICT Act?
A. Only applies inside Dhaka
B. Applies to crimes inside Bangladesh and those outside if affecting Bangladesh
C. Applies only to foreign nationals
D. Applies only to government employees
Answer: ✅ B. Applies to crimes inside Bangladesh and those outside if affecting
Bangladesh

✅ 59. What does Section 57 (now repealed) focus on?

A. Data privacy
B. Online defamation and hate speech
C. Digital signatures
D. Network infrastructure
Answer: ✅ B. Online defamation and hate speech

✅ 60. What was a major impact of Section 57?

A. Increased digital trade
B. Misuse to suppress free speech
C. Promoted innovation
D. Increased tourism
Answer: ✅ B. Misuse to suppress free speech

✅ 61. What is the maximum punishment for cyber terrorism under the Act?
A. 5 years
B. 10 years
C. 14 years
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D. Life imprisonment
Answer: ✅ C. 14 years

✅ 62. Which agency handles complaints under the ICT Act?

A. Election Commission
B. Bangladesh Police and Cyber Crime Units
C. Ministry of Agriculture
D. Bangladesh Bank
Answer: ✅ B. Bangladesh Police and Cyber Crime Units

✅ 63. The Act encourages which of the following for e-commerce?

A. Cash-only transactions
B. Electronic contracts and signatures
C. Paper invoices only
D. Postal delivery only
Answer: ✅ B. Electronic contracts and signatures

✅ 64. How does the ICT Act treat electronic records in courts?
A. As inadmissible evidence
B. Same as paper documents
C. Only if notarized
D. Only if printed
Answer: ✅ B. Same as paper documents

✅ 65. Which section punishes sending malicious code or virus?

A. Section 33
B. Section 46
C. Section 57
D. Section 66
Answer: ✅ A. Section 33

✅ 66. What is the primary criticism against the 2013 amendments?

A. Too lenient penalties
B. Lack of clarity leading to human rights issues
C. Only focused on foreign threats
D. Not applicable to social media
Answer: ✅ B. Lack of clarity leading to human rights issues

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✅ 67. The ICT Act also covers punishment for which of the following?
A. Online gambling
B. Intellectual property violations
C. Electoral fraud
D. Road accidents
Answer: ✅ B. Intellectual property violations

✅ 68. Which of the following is a valid defense under the ICT Act?
A. Intent to harm
B. Consent of data owner
C. Hacking for fun
D. None of the above
Answer: ✅ B. Consent of data owner

✅ 69. What is the role of the Controller of Certifying Authorities?

A. Approve government budgets
B. Issue and regulate digital certificates
C. Conduct cybercrime trials
D. Manage postal services
Answer: ✅ B. Issue and regulate digital certificates

✅ 70. The ICT Act was a step towards...?

A. Manual record keeping
B. Digital governance and legal recognition of e-documents
C. Banning social media
D. Paper tax filings only
Answer: ✅ B. Digital governance and legal recognition of e-documents

✅ 71. Which of the following is NOT an offense under the ICT Act?
A. Hacking government websites
B. Publishing obscene materials
C. Unauthorized data access
D. Writing an online blog
Answer: ✅ D. Writing an online blog (unless it violates other provisions)

✅ 72. The penalties under the ICT Act can include:

A. Fines only
B. Imprisonment only

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C. Both fines and imprisonment

D. Community service only
Answer: ✅ C. Both fines and imprisonment

✅ 73. What does “electronic governance” mean in the context of the ICT Act?
A. Manual paperwork
B. Use of digital technology for government services
C. Government-owned newspapers
D. Government phone lines
Answer: ✅ B. Use of digital technology for government services

✅ 74. Which of the following is a cybercrime as per the Act?

A. Unauthorized data deletion
B. Painting graffiti
C. Littering
D. Illegal fishing
Answer: ✅ A. Unauthorized data deletion

✅ 75. The 2013 amendment to the ICT Act allowed police to...
A. Only investigate after court order
B. Arrest without warrant for certain offenses
C. Ignore cybercrimes
D. Remove websites
Answer: ✅ B. Arrest without warrant for certain offenses

✅ 76. Which act repealed Section 57 of the ICT Act?

A. Digital Security Act 2018
B. Cyber Crime Prevention Act
C. E-Commerce Act
D. Freedom of Information Act
Answer: ✅ A. Digital Security Act 2018

✅ 77. The ICT Act defines electronic signature as...?

A. A physical signature scanned
B. Digital codes used for authentication
C. Handwritten on a tablet
D. A signature in ink
Answer: ✅ B. Digital codes used for authentication

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✅ 78. Under the ICT Act, who can be held liable for publishing offensive content
online?
A. Website owner
B. Content creator
C. Both A and B
D. None
Answer: ✅ C. Both A and B

✅ 79. What is the role of “certifying authorities” under the Act?

A. Certify hardware quality
B. Issue and manage digital signatures
C. Monitor social media
D. Audit government spending
Answer: ✅ B. Issue and manage digital signatures

✅ 80. What does Section 33 (punishment for hacking) include?

A. Up to 10 years imprisonment
B. No penalty
C. Warning only
D. Community service
Answer: ✅ A. Up to 10 years imprisonment

✅ 81. How does the ICT Act define “computer”?

A. Only desktops
B. Any device capable of processing data electronically
C. Only smartphones
D. Calculators
Answer: ✅ B. Any device capable of processing data electronically

✅ 82. Which section of the Act criminalizes sending offensive messages via
communication service?
A. Section 57
B. Section 66
C. Section 33
D. Section 46
Answer: ✅ B. Section 66

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✅ 83. The ICT Act facilitates which of the following?

A. E-governance
B. Manual tax filing
C. Printed newspapers
D. Land registration only
Answer: ✅ A. E-governance

✅ 84. Digital evidence can be...

A. Ignored in court
B. Admissible if properly authenticated
C. Only audio files
D. Illegal
Answer: ✅ B. Admissible if properly authenticated

✅ 85. What type of act is unauthorized data interception under the Act?
A. Legal
B. Criminal offense
C. Civil dispute
D. None
Answer: ✅ B. Criminal offense

✅ 86. The Act’s jurisdiction extends to offenses committed...

A. Only inside Bangladesh
B. Outside Bangladesh affecting Bangladesh
C. Only by government officials
D. Only in Dhaka
Answer: ✅ B. Outside Bangladesh affecting Bangladesh

✅ 87. Which type of cybercrime is NOT covered under the ICT Act?
A. Phishing
B. Email spam
C. Physical theft
D. Hacking
Answer: ✅ C. Physical theft

✅ 88. The ICT Act applies to...?

A. Only businesses
B. Government and private individuals

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C. Only foreigners
D. Only schools
Answer: ✅ B. Government and private individuals

✅ 89. Which of the following is a punishable offense under the Act?

A. Sending virus intentionally
B. Writing poetry online
C. Using email
D. Watching videos
Answer: ✅ A. Sending virus intentionally

✅ 90. How is punishment for cyber offenses determined?

A. Fixed penalty only
B. Court discretion based on offense severity
C. Community service only
D. Only warnings
Answer: ✅ B. Court discretion based on offense severity

✅ 91. What type of information can be protected under the ICT Act?
A. Classified government data
B. Personal private data
C. Both A and B
D. None
Answer: ✅ C. Both A and B

✅ 92. The Act includes provisions on which aspect of communication?

A. Postal mail only
B. Electronic and digital communication
C. Face-to-face only
D. Radio broadcast only
Answer: ✅ B. Electronic and digital communication

✅ 93. What role does digital evidence play in ICT Act cases?
A. Irrelevant
B. Central for proving offenses
C. Only secondary evidence
D. Banned in court
Answer: ✅ B. Central for proving offenses

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✅ 94. What is the legal status of digital signatures under the Act?
A. Not recognized
B. Equivalent to handwritten signatures
C. Optional for government use only
D. Only for international trade
Answer: ✅ B. Equivalent to handwritten signatures

✅ 95. Which of the following is NOT a goal of the ICT Act?

A. Promote digital transactions
B. Prevent cyber crimes
C. Control media freedom
D. Facilitate e-governance
Answer: ✅ C. Control media freedom

✅ 96. Cyber terrorism under the Act is punishable by...?

A. Monetary fine only
B. Up to 14 years imprisonment
C. No punishment
D. Community service
Answer: ✅ B. Up to 14 years imprisonment

✅ 97. What is the penalty for publishing false information online under the ICT
Act?
A. Warning
B. Imprisonment and fines
C. Community service
D. No penalty
Answer: ✅ B. Imprisonment and fines

✅ 98. The ICT Act protects which of the following?

A. Government databases
B. Private data of citizens
C. Both A and B
D. None
Answer: ✅ C. Both A and B

✅ 99. Under the ICT Act, which of these is a punishable offense?

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A. Reporting a crime
B. Unauthorized copying of software
C. Using email
D. Paying taxes online
Answer: ✅ B. Unauthorized copying of software

✅ 100. The ultimate goal of the ICT Act is to...?

A. Control all internet content
B. Promote secure, trustworthy digital environment and governance
C. Ban social media
D. Increase government power
Answer: ✅ B. Promote secure, trustworthy digital environment and governance

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