Cyber Law and ICT Policy

We can start by defining the two terms separately. ICT Policy is a roadmap to ICT implementation strategies. It can also be defined as a set of pre-defined actions with a view to encouraging the use of ICT in every socio-economic endeavours. A policy is typically described as a deliberate plan of action to guide decisions and achieve rational outcome(s). Each country has a National ICT Policy which is described as a policy put into place by governments’ and stakeholders’ who are committed to the process of bringing digital technology to all individuals and communities so that they can have access to information. In Uganda, the National ICT Policy 2014 is aimed at supporting the realization of the national vision. The broad policy objectives of the national ICT policy are to; ·         Build a knowledge based human capital; ·         Promote innovation in economic and social systems; ·    ...

COURSE OUTLINE Course Code:                   IT7102/ LLW7101 Course Name:                ICT policy and Cyber Laws Course Level:                                 7 Credit Units:                    4 CUs (Credit Hours = 60 hours)   Description In this modern era of computer domination, the safety and security of computer and internet is highly essential. Most of the work today is done with the help of computers and internet. Under such circumstance, the course like IT policy and Cyber laws becomes extremely important. Under this course a student is taught various ways in...