International Legislation on Cybercrime by Cyforce

International Legislation on Cybercrime

the law found in the treaties and international agreements among nations binding the parties thereto but not necessarily being a part of the body of international law binding all nations. Cybercrime is a growing concern to countries at all levels of developments and affects both, buyers and sellers. While 154 countries (79 per cent) have enacted cybercrime legislation, the pattern varies by region: Europe has the highest adoption rate (93 per cent) and Asia and the Pacific the lowest (55 per cent). The evolving cybercrime landscape and resulting skills gaps are a significant challenge for law enforcement agencies and prosecutors, especially for cross-border enforcement.


USA

  • Cyber Security Enhancement Act 2002
  • Cyber Security Research and Development Act
  • US Computer fraud & Abuse Act 1986
  • Information Technology Management Reform Act 1996
  • Children’s Online Privacy and Protection Act ,1998
  • US Digital Millennium Copyright Act, 1998
  • US Uniform Electronic Transaction Act,1999.
  • Uniform Computer Information Transaction Act
  • Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act.
  • USA Patriot act 2001

UK

  • Electronic Communications Act ,2000
  • Data Protection Act, 1998
  • Computer Misuse Act , 1990

CANADA

  • Electronic Transactions Act ,1999
  • Privacy Act, 1988
  • Copyright Amendment (Digital Agenda) Act, 2000
  • Electronic Transactions Act, 2003
  • Spam Act 2003

HongKong

  • Electronic Transactions Ordinance (amendment ) 2004

Japan

  • E- sign law- Japanese Law Concerning Electronic Signatures and
  • Certification Services, May 24th, 2000 .