Guidelines on legislation in data privacy, security and prevention of cyber crime

E-services/applications require an appropriate legal and policy environment to address, in particular, data privacy, prevention of cybercrime, security, ethical issues, electronic signatures, certification authorities and electronic contracts to create confidence, protect the rights of parties and encourage the use of e-services/applications. This report is aimed at assisting developing countries to address the requirements for elaborating legislation in the domain of cybersecurity. Lessons can be learned from existing legislation in developed nations. This report provides guidelines and case studies to developing countries on legislation for data privacy, e-applications and prevention of cyber crime; with practical examples on how some countries have addressed legislation on the prevention of cyber crime. A PDF version of this report can be read here

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