Antigua and Barbuda: Electronic Crime (Amendment) Act, 2018
The Electronic Crimes (Amendment) Act, 2018, is a law enacted in Antigua and Barbuda to combat cybercrime. The law defines cybercrime as any criminal activity committed using electronic means, including hacking, identity theft, and online harassment. It expands the list of offences that can be prosecuted under the original Electronic Crimes Act of 2013 and imposes harsher penalties for those convicted of cybercrimes.
The law also establishes new measures to protect victims of cybercrime. It allows for the issuance of protection orders against individuals who engage in online harassment and prohibits the publication of intimate images without the subject’s consent. Additionally, the law provides for preserving electronic evidence, making it easier to prosecute cybercriminals.
Overall, the Electronic Crimes (Amendment) Act, 2018, represents Antigua and Barbuda’s commitment to combatting cybercrime and protecting its citizens from the harm it can cause. The law takes a comprehensive approach to address cybercrime, with prevention, prosecution, and victim protection provisions. Its emphasis on preserving electronic evidence and imposing harsh penalties sends a strong message that cybercrime will not be tolerated in Antigua and Barbuda.
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SECTIONS
1. Short title
2. Interpretation
3. Amendment of section 2 – Interpretation
4. Amendment of section 4 – Sending offensive messages through communication services. etc.
5. Amendment of section 6 – Electronic forgery
6. Amendment of section 7 – Electronic fraud
7. Amendment of section 8 – Violation of privacy
8. Amendment of section 9 – Misuse of encryption
9. Amendment of section 18 – Production order
10. Amendment of section 19(1) and 20 of the principal Act
