STATE OF DIGITAL RIGHTS AND SAFETY IN NEPAL 2024

In 2024, the digital landscape of Nepal has been marked by both remarkable progress and contentious debates, bringing digital rights into sharp focus within national conversations. This year witnessed a dynamic blend of advancements in technology, digital governance, and emerging challenges that attracted attention not only within Nepal but also internationally. In this review, Digital Rights Nepal (DRN) reflects on the key developments and controversies that shaped the digital realm, analyzing critical issues within distinct thematic areas. These include the general policy environment as well as specific thematic area like online freedom of expression, privacy and data protection, and cybersecurity—topics that have taken center stage as the nation grapples with the opportunities and risks of the digital age.
This report provides a glimpse of Nepal’s digital policy environment, emerging trends, and key challenges in the year 2024. It can serve as a critical tool for understanding the implications of legislation, governance practices, and technological developments on digital rights, offering actionable insights to policymakers, civil society organizations, and international collaborators invested in fostering a secure and equitable digital space. Download here.