Legislative Acts on ICT - Cybercrime

Convention on Cybercrime

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:46:58 +0000

Entry into force:

2004

Language:

English

Source:

Council of Europe

URL:

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The Council of Europe Convention on Cybercrime, which entered into force in July 2004, lays down guidelines for all governments wishing to develop legislation against cybercrime.

It is open to signature by non-European states and provides a framework for international co-operation in this field.

Additional Protocol to the Convention on Cybercrime, Concerning the Criminalisation of Acts of a Racist and Xenophobic Nature Committed through Computer Systems

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 01:12:55 +0000

Entry into force:

2006

Language:

English

Source:

Council of Europe

URL:

Download Additional Protocol to the Convention on Cybercrime, Concerning the Criminalisation of Acts of a Racist and Xenophobic Nature Committed through Computer Systems

The Additional Protocol to the Convention on Cybercrime came into force on 1 March 2006. It requires States to criminalize the dissemination of racist and xenophobic material through computer systems, as well as of racist and xenophobic-motivated threats and insults.

Guidelines for the Cooperation between Law Enforcement and Internet Service Providers against Cybercrime

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 03:31:22 +0000

Entry into force:

2008

Language:

English

Source:

Council of Europe

URL:

Download Guidelines for the Cooperation between Law Enforcement and Internet Service Providers against Cybercrime

The purpose of these guidelines is to help law enforcement authorities and Internet service providers structure their interactions in relation to cybercrime issues. They are based on existing good practices and should be applicable in any country around the world in accordance with national legislation and respect for the freedom of expression, privacy, the protection of personal data and other fundamental rights of citizens.

Guidelines for the Cooperation between Law Enforcement and Internet Service Providers against Cybercrime

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 10:24:23 +0000

Entry into force:

2008

Language:

English

Source:

Council of Europe

URL:

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Convention on Cybercrime

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 16:53:33 +0000

Entry into force:

2004

Language:

English

Source:

Council of Europe

URL:

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The Convention on Cybercrime aims to deter action directed against the confidentiality, integrity, availability and misuse of computer systems, networks and computer data. It is open for signature by the member States and the non-member States of the Council of Europe which have participated in its elaboration and for accession by other non-member States.

Europan Parliament recommendation to the Council on strengthening security and fundamental freedoms on the Internet

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 10:03:54 +0000

Entry into force:

2009

Language:

English

Source:

European Union

URL:

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On the 26 March 2009 the European Parliament adopted a recommendation to the Council on security and fundamental freedoms on the Internet. The text urges Member States to update legislation to combat cybercrime and to protect Internet users, especially their digital identity and privacy, ensuring that security, freedom of expression, protection of privacy and openness on the Internet are delivered simultaneously.

Council Framework Decision 2005/222/JHA on Attacks Against Information Systems

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 10:50:38 +0000

Entry into force:

2005

Language:

English

Source:

European Union

URL:

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The objective of the Council Framework Decision 2005/222/JHA of 24 February 2005 is to improve cooperation between judicial and other competent authorities, including the police and other specialised law enforcement services of the Member States, through approximating rules on criminal law in the Member States in the area of attacks against information systems.

OECD Guidelines for the Security of Information Systems and Networks

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 08:49:30 +0000

Entry into force:

2002

Language:

English

Source:

OECD

URL:

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These guidelines apply to all participants in the new information society and suggest the need for a greater awarness and understanding of security issues, including the need to develop a "culture of security" - that is, a focus on security in the development of information systems and networks, and the adoption of new ways of thinking and behaving when using and interacting within information systems and networks.The Guidelines constitute a foundation for work towards a culture of security throughout society.

Federal Law n. 2/2006 - Prevention of Information Technology Crimes

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 08:42:49 +0000

Country:

United Arab Emirates

Entry into force:

2006

Language:

English

URL:

Download Federal Law n. 2/2006 - Prevention of Information Technology Crimes

The Fedeal Law n. 2/2006 protects against cybercrimes such as hacking, forgery, fraud, and cyber theft. It also protects against the use of digital technology to insult religions.

The Computer Misuse Act

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 08:41:51 +0000

Country:

Antigua and Barbuda

Entry into force:

2006

Language:

English

URL:

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The Computer Misuse Act prohibits the unauthorised access, use of or interference to any program or data held in a computer and to a computer itself and to facilitate the gathering and use of electronic evidence.

Ley 26.388/2008 - Delitos Informaticos

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:33:00 +0000

Country:

Argentina

Entry into force:

2008

Language:

Spanish

URL:

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Law 26.388 of 4 June 2008 updates its criminal code and sanctions information technology crimes. It criminalizes the following conducts: a) the distribution and possession with the intent to distribute child pornoghraphy; b) e-mail violations; c) illegal access to information systems; d) distribution of virus and damages to information systems; e) aggravated crimes against information systems; and f) interruption of communications.

Cybercrime Act

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:49:11 +0000

Country:

Australia

Entry into force:

2001

Language:

English

URL:

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The Cybercrime Act adds Part 10.7 to the Criminal Code Act of 1995. This new part contains computer offences designed to address forms of cybercrime which impair the security, integrity and reliability of computer data and electronic communicators.

Loi sur la criminalité informatique

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 01:04:07 +0000

Country:

Belgium

Entry into force:

2000

Language:

French

URL:

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This law creates four new offenses: 1) computer forgery, 2) fraud, 3) hacking, and 4) digital information sabotage. Moreover, it amends the Code of Criminal Procedures to give more power to prosecutors and magistrates regarding theses crimes.

Computer Misuse Act

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:55:07 +0000

Country:

Bermuda

Entry into force:

1996

Language:

English

URL:

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According to this Act, a person is guilty of an offence if he/she causes a computer to perform any function with intent to secure access to any program or data held in any computer; the access he/she intends to secure is unauthorised; and he/she knows at the time he/she causes the computer to perform the function that that is the case.

Ley 19223/1993 - Ley Relativa a Delitos Informaticos

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 01:08:30 +0000

Country:

Chile

Entry into force:

1993

Language:

Spanish

URL:

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