• Improper Photography:
Taking photographs of people without their permission or taking photos of women is heavily frowned upon and can land you jail for up to one year if a complaint is filed against you. Furthermore, sharing of photos of accident victims has also been criminalised in Qatar. Taking pictures of military or security sensitive areas can also invite trouble.
• WiFi Theft:
Hacking into or using someone’s WiFi falls under the purview of the Computer Crimes Chapter of the Penal Code of Qatar. Article 375 stipulates penalties varying from 3 months-5 years imprisonment and fines ranging from QR3000 to QR20000.
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