Cyber law gives Iranian authorities more power - 21 Jul 09

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The internet has been a vital outlet for protesters in Iran's post-election turmoil, but now Iranian authorities are fighting back with strict cyber laws.

The government says it gives users 'more security' but privacy campaigners are concerned about the implications of state surveillance on free speech.

Al Jazeera's Nazanine Moshiri reports.