According to Free Expression Myanmar (FEM) analysis of 106 cases of criminal complaints made under Article 66(d) of the Telecommunications Law between November 2015 and November 2017:

​Use of 66(d) substantially increased under NLD government​

Majority of defendants (61%) from background raising awareness of issues and holding others to account ​
Majority of complainants (51%) closely related to the State​​

100% conviction rate


​Almost all cases (93%) raised on defamation ground.
​3 grounds removed by August 2017 amendment never used.