Taiwan's Seven Submarine Cable Laws
Sector: Government • Location: Taiwan
Source: Tom's Hardware
Taiwan's legislature approved the first reading of the 'Seven Submarine Cable Laws' which increases penalties for deliberately damaging the island's underwater infrastructure, including undersea cables. Violators face up to seven years in prison and fines up to NT$10 million (about US$325,000). The law also includes provisions for accidental damage penalties, confiscation of erring vessels, mandat
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- Government
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- Taiwan
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- 22 Jul 2026
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- Tom's Hardware
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Description | Taiwan's legislature approved the first reading of the 'Seven Submarine Cable Laws' which increases penalties for deliberately damaging the island's underwater infrastructure, including undersea cables. Violators face up to seven years in prison and fines up to NT$10 million (about US$325,000). The law also includes provisions for accidental damage penalties, confiscation of erring vessels, mandatory automatic identification systems for vessels, and updated maps of underwater cables and pipelines to prevent accidental damage. |
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Article published date | 2025-11-03 |
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