Cyber Law and ICT Policy

  What is cyberspace? Cyberspace refers to the virtual computer world, and more specifically, an electronic medium that is used to facilitate online communication. Cyberspace typically involves a large computer network made up of many worldwide computer sub-networks that employ TCP/IP protocol to aid in communication and data exchange activities. Cyberspace's core feature is an interactive and virtual environment for a broad range of participants. In the common IT lexicon, any system that has a significant user base or even a well-designed interface can be thought to be “cyberspace.” Why is hard to make law for cyber space? Let us begin by first defining what cyber law is. Cyber law, also known as cyber-crime law, is legislation focused on the acceptable behavioral use of technology including computer hardware and software, the internet, and networks. Cyber-crimes include fraud, forgery, money laundering, theft, and other illegal activities performed via computer hard...