Are there any Cyber Security regulations in PNG?

Trevor
19/10/2016

Yes, the Cybercrime Code Act was passed by the PNG Parliament on the 11th of August 2016.

 

The Cybercrime Code Act 2016 criminalises many activities:

  • hacking;
  • cyber bullying;
  • child online grooming;
  • unlawful advertising;
  • cyber harassment (which includes, cyber stalking and the use of profanities);
  • electronic fraud (covering bank fraud);
  • forgery;
  • gambling by children;
  • identity theft;
  • unlawful disclosure (the unlawful publication of private and confidential data and sensitive personal data alike);
  • infringement of intellectual property rights such as trademarks, copyright, patents and industrial designs;
  • the production, possession and publication of child pornography and animal pornography;
  • the production and publication of (adult) pornography;
  • the design and distribution of illegal devices and many other technical offences.

 

As to whether it is right or wrong read some of the discussion at -- http://asopa.typepad.com/asopa_people/2016/08/on-reflection-that-new-cybercrime-act-is-meant-to-intimidate.html

 

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