Clarification continues on using VPN for free calls from Emirates

 

Use of virtual private networks for illegal practices or to commit crime is a serious offense in the country

Dubai , an explanation has been issued regarding the use of VPN by foreigners living in the United Arab Emirates to make free calls to Pakistan or any other country. According to Khaleej Times, the use of Virtual Private Network (VPN) in the UAE cannot be considered illegal if it is used in accordance with the guidelines of the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA), TD in this regard. The RA said in its statement in August 2016 that in the UAE, VPNs can be used by companies, institutions and banks for internal purposes, however, the use of VPN technology for illegal practices and crimes is prohibited in the United Arab Emirates. There is serious crime in the Emirates.
It is learned that the provisions of Law No. 34 of 2021 on Countering Rumors and Cybercrimes (UAE Cyber Law) and Internet Access Management TD of 2017 regarding the use of VPNs. RA Regulatory Policy (TDRA Internet Access Regulations) are applicable.


Article 10 of the UAE Cyber Law states that whoever spoofs computer network protocols, using an address belonging to a third party or in any other way to commit a crime or prevent its detection A change of address for the purpose of , shall be punishable with imprisonment and a fine of not less than 5 lakh dirhams and not more than 20 lakh dirhams or both.

Similarly, the term 'category of prohibited content' is defined in clause 1.9 of the TDRA Internet Access Regulations and detailed in Appendix 1 of the TDRA Internet Access Regulations, T The aforementioned Annex 1 of the DRA Internet Access Regulations mentions various lists of Internet content that are prohibited in the UAE, you can use VPN for Voice over Internet Protocol (VOIP) calls on free tele/video applications. can use
However, you cannot access TDRA-prohibited applications (apps) over the Internet using a VPN to make VoIP calls, as per Appendix 1 of the TDRA Internet Access Regulations. Clause 1 and Clause 14 will be violated. Based on the provisions of the TDRA regulations, if you are using an application (app) in the UAE that is prohibited for making VoIP calls over VPN, you must Such action may be considered illegal and subject to penalties as described above.
Although using VPN and VoIP for illegal activities in the UAE through websites and applications (apps) that are legally permitted in the UAE may be considered a crime, so you may have a Individuals are required to use VPNs and VoIP responsibly on legally permitted websites and applications (apps) in the UAE, and for this purpose it is important to know whether the relevant Are the free calling applications (apps) you use to make VoIP calls legally allowed in the UAE? You can consult a legal expert in UAE or TDRA for further clarification on this matter.