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Applying the right lessons from the negotiation and implementation of the UNTOC and the UNCAC to the implementation of the newly agreed UN ‘cybercrime’ treaty
Authors
Year
- 2024
Description
- The paper explores the different perspectives from the history of UNTOC’s negotiation and implem…
Applying the right lessons from the negotiation and implementation of the UNTOC and the UNCAC to the implementation of the newly agreed UN ‘cybercrime’ treaty
The paper explores the different perspectives from the history of UNTOC’s negotiation and implementation that need to be considered as the convention is sent for formal adoption. First, it undertakes a focused literature review on the UNTOC and UNCAC and its travaux preparatoires of such provisions. The paper explains the […]
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‘This is not a human rights convention!’: the perils of overlooking human rights in the UN cybercrime treaty
Authors
Year
- 2024
Description
- The ongoing process of the UN cybercrime treaty negotiations exemplified concerns about the use of c…
‘This is not a human rights convention!’: the perils of overlooking human rights in the UN cybercrime treaty
The ongoing process of the UN cybercrime treaty negotiations exemplified concerns about the use of criminal law as an instrument for digital persecution. The possible overarching impact of the proposed UN convention goes beyond the notion of cybercrime. If adopted, the new instrument would set standards not only for criminalising […]
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No country is an island: embracing international law enforcement cooperation to reduce the impact of cybercrime
Year
- 2023
Description
- With cybercrime as an inherently borderless form of crime, the article explores the roles different …
No country is an island: embracing international law enforcement cooperation to reduce the impact of cybercrime
With cybercrime as an inherently borderless form of crime, the article explores the roles different actors of international law enforcement cooperation have in countering cybercrime. The tools and platforms for global efforts to counter cybercrime offered by international law enforcement organisations include: information and intelligence exchange; capacity-development; and platforms for […]
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Learning from the ground up: lessons from civil society engagement in addressing the human rights implications of cybercrime legislation
Authors
Year
- 2023
Description
- This three-part article is intended to inform the reader about human-rights-respecting and inclusive…
Learning from the ground up: lessons from civil society engagement in addressing the human rights implications of cybercrime legislation
This three-part article is intended to inform the reader about human-rights-respecting and inclusive approaches to the development of the convention, and draws on case studies to provide evidence-based recommendations. In the first part, it sets out how cybercrime legislation impacts human rights, including both the positive and negative implications of […]
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From Boots on the Ground to Bytes in Cyberspace: A Toolkit providing Comprehensive Guidance on the use of Technologies by Private Security Companies
Authors
Year
- 2024
Description
- This toolkit provides a comprehensive guide for Private Security Companies (PSCs) on navigating the …
From Boots on the Ground to Bytes in Cyberspace: A Toolkit providing Comprehensive Guidance on the use of Technologies by Private Security Companies
This toolkit provides a comprehensive guide for Private Security Companies (PSCs) on navigating the complex landscape of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) and their impact on human rights. The toolkit is designed for a wide range of PSC stakeholders, including security professionals, management, human rights officers, compliance teams, technology teams, […]
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The global state of cybercrime legislation 2013 – 2024: A cursory overview
Authors
Year
- 2025
Description
- The updated report from the Cybercrime Programme Office of the Council of Europe (C-PROC) provides a…
The global state of cybercrime legislation 2013 – 2024: A cursory overview
The updated report from the Cybercrime Programme Office of the Council of Europe (C-PROC) provides a comprehensive overview of global trends in cybercrime legislation and electronic evidence since 2013. Released in December 2024, the report reveals significant progress in legislative reforms across continents, with approximately 95% of UN Member States […]
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Global Cyber Expertise Magazine – Issue 12 – September 2024
Authors
Year
- 2024
Description
- The 12th edition of the Global Cyber Expertise Magazine provides comprehensive updates and insights …
Global Cyber Expertise Magazine – Issue 12 – September 2024
The 12th edition of the Global Cyber Expertise Magazine provides comprehensive updates and insights on global cyber capacity-building initiatives, policies, and developments. This issue highlights the vital work being carried out to secure critical infrastructures and digital economies worldwide. Featured content includes expert interviews and in-depth analyses on key cybersecurity […]
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ITU Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) v5
Authors
Year
- 2024
Description
- The Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) is a trusted reference that measures the commitment of countrie…
ITU Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) v5
The Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) is a trusted reference that measures the commitment of countries to cybersecurity at a global level – to raise awareness of the importance and different dimensions of the issue. As cybersecurity has a broad field of application, cutting across many industries and various sectors, each […]
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The Strategic Approach to Countering Cybercrime (SACC) framework
Authors
Year
- 2024
Description
- Cybercrime is an escalating global issue, increasing in both frequency and severity. It poses a grow…
The Strategic Approach to Countering Cybercrime (SACC) framework
Cybercrime is an escalating global issue, increasing in both frequency and severity. It poses a growing threat not only to individuals and large corporations but also to countries’ economic and national security. Given the escalating scale and complexity of cybercrime, both within and across borders, the need for a collaborative […]
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Journal of Cyber Policy
Authors
Year
- 2016
Description
- The Journal of Cyber Policy has a strong emphasis on topics that are international in scope, and can…
Journal of Cyber Policy
The Journal of Cyber Policy has a strong emphasis on topics that are international in scope, and can address national and international cyber policy challenges. The challenges of the cyber world are cross-disciplinary, and the journal reflects this in the range of contributions that it solicits. The list of disciplines […]
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The role of technology in preventing and combating organized crime, finacial and corruption : international academic conference : book of proceedings
Authors
Year
- 2022
Description
- This publication explores various aspects of the intersection between technology and criminal law, c…
The role of technology in preventing and combating organized crime, finacial and corruption : international academic conference : book of proceedings
This publication explores various aspects of the intersection between technology and criminal law, covering topics such as corporate criminal liability in the context of new technologies, the use of technology in preventing and investigating economic crimes, cybercrime, and its impact on human rights and privacy. It also delves into issues […]
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Commonwealth Cybercrime Monitor
Year
- 2023
Description
- The Commonwealth Cybercrime Monitor (CCM) contains a brief synopsis and links to selected cybercrime…
Commonwealth Cybercrime Monitor
The Commonwealth Cybercrime Monitor (CCM) contains a brief synopsis and links to selected cybercrime cases collected from different countries across the Commonwealth. This document provides insight for policymakers, academics and practitioners involved in cybercrime policymaking, investigation, prosecution and adjudication. More specifically, it is designed to assist Commonwealth member countries to strengthen […]
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The Cyber Policy Portal – UNIDIR
Authors
Year
- 2019
Description
- The United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR) Cyber Policy Portal is an interactive…
The Cyber Policy Portal – UNIDIR
The United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR) Cyber Policy Portal is an interactive map of the global cyber policy landscape. It provides profiles of the cyber policies of all 193 UN Member States, in addition to various intergovernmental organisations and multilateral frameworks. This confidence building tool seeks to support […]
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Guide to Good Governance in Cybersecurity
Authors
Year
- 2021
Description
- Modern day challenges stemming from the increased dependence on cyberspace, and from its interconnec…
Guide to Good Governance in Cybersecurity
Modern day challenges stemming from the increased dependence on cyberspace, and from its interconnectivity with society globally, require an array of different responses. Governments, the private sector and civil society have to come together to address the challenges of cybersecurity governance. In addition, legal and policy frameworks will have to […]
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Legal and policy frameworks in Western Balkan economies on PPPs in cybersecurity
Authors
Year
- 2021
Description
- This publication builds up on the Cybersecurity in the Western Balkans: a Guide to Public-Private Pa…
Legal and policy frameworks in Western Balkan economies on PPPs in cybersecurity
This publication builds up on the Cybersecurity in the Western Balkans: a Guide to Public-Private Partnerships and provides and a succinct overview of the legal and policy frameworks already in place in the Western Balkan economies that cover Public-Private-Partnerships cooperation and cybersecurity.
