Trinidad and Tobago: The Cybercrime Bill, 2017
The Cybercrime Bill 2017 is legislation enacted in Trinidad and Tobago to address the growing threat of cybercrime in the country. The bill defines a range of cyber offences, including hacking, cyberbullying, identity theft, and the distribution of child pornography. It also imposes penalties for those convicted of these crimes, including imprisonment and fines.
The bill also establishes the Trinidad and Tobago Cyber Security Agency (TTCSA), a government agency responsible for responding to cyber incidents and promoting cybersecurity awareness. The agency works with other government agencies, private organizations, and international partners to enhance Trinidad and Tobago’s cybersecurity capabilities.
Overall, the Cybercrime Bill 2017 represents Trinidad and Tobago’s commitment to combating cybercrime and protecting its citizens from the harm it can cause. The bill addresses cybercrime comprehensively, with prevention, prosecution, and victim protection provisions. Its emphasis on partnership and collaboration underscores the importance of a coordinated and cooperative approach to cybersecurity in today’s digital age.
Arrangement of Clauses
PART I: PRELIMINARY
Clause
1. Short title
2. Commencement
3. Act inconsistent with Constitution
4. Interpretation
PART II: CYBERCRIME OFFENCES
5. Illegal access to a computer system
6. Illegally remaining in a computer system
7. Illegal data interference
8. Illegal acquisition of data
9. Illegal system interference
10. Offences affecting critical infrastructure
11. Illegal devices
12. Unauthorised granting of access to computer data
13. Computer-related forgery
14. Computer-related fraud
15. Identity-related offences
16. Violation of privacy
17. Causing damage by electronic mail message
18. Causing harm by communication using a computer system
19. Intent to extort a benefit
PART III: ENFORCEMENT
20. Jurisdiction
21. Search and seizure
22. Assistance
23. Order for removal or disablement of data
24. Production Order
25. Expedited preservation
26. Disclosure of details of an order
27. Disclosure of traffic data
28. Remote forensic tools
29. Order for payment of additional fine
30. Order for payment of compensation
31. Forfeiture Order
32. Order for seizure and restraint
PART IV: INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDERS
33. No monitoring obligation
34. Access provider
35. Hosting provider
36. Caching provider
37. Hyperlink provider
38. Search engine provider
PART V: MISCELLANEOUS
39. Regulations
40. Review of the Act
41. Repeal of Chap. 11:17
SCHEDULE
