Vanuatu: Bill for the Cybercrime Act No. of 2015
The bill for the Cybercrime Act No. of 2015 is legislation enacted in Vanuatu to address the growing threat of cybercrime in the country. The bill defines a range of cyber offences, including hacking, identity theft, cyberbullying, 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 Vanuatu Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT), 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 Vanuatu’s cybersecurity capabilities.
Overall, the bill for the Cybercrime Act No. of 2015 represents Vanuatu’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 Sections
PART 1: PRELIMINARY
1 – Interpretation
PART 2: OFFENCES
2 – Illegal access
3 – Illegal remaining
4 – Illegal interception
5 – Data interference
7 – System interference
8 – Illegal devices
9 – Computer- related forgery
10 – Computer related fraud
11 – Child pornography
12 – Pornography
13 – Identity- related crime
14 – Spam
15 – Disclosure of information of an investigation
16 – Cyber stalking
17 – Solicitation of children
18 – Defamation
19 – Religious offence
20 – Aiding and abetting
PART 3: INVESTIGATIONS
21 – Appointment of authorised officers
22 – Search and seizure
23 – Assistance
24 – Production order
25 – Expedited preservation
26 – Partial disclosure of traffic data
27 – Collection of Traffic Data
28 – Interception of Content Data
29 – Remote Forensic Tools
PART 4: LIABILITY
30 – No monitoring obligation
31 – Access provider
32 – Hosting Provider
33 – Caching provider
34 – Hyperlink provider
35 – Search engine provider
PART 5: MISCELLANEOUS
36 – Jurisdiction
37 – Admissibility of electronic evidence
38 – Regulations
39 – Commencement
