Mandatory Minimums Deter Digital Innovation

This provision establishes mandatory minimum sentences of 3-10 years imprisonment for cybercrimes, removing judicial discretion to impose proportionate penalties. When combined with the vague "false information" offenses in 36, this creates extreme legal risk for digital platforms and startups hosting user-generated content. The mandatory minimums exceed international norms (OECD democracies typically allow 2-5 year maximums with judicial discretion) and create a risk-averse environment that deters legitimate online services, particularly platforms involving AI-generated content, social features, or data analysis where the boundaries of criminal liability are unclear.