Scope of collaboration:
- ITU and UNODC signed a cooperation agreement in 2011 to produce a compendium on best practices in cybercrime legislation, build and /or strengthen national and regional capacities to counter cybercrime and related cybersecurity issues.
- Key Partner of ITU Cybersecurity on Legislation and Combatting Cybercrime. Collaboration includes: Assessment, information & best practice sharing, review of legislation, joint technical assistance, capacity building.
Further info:
In May 2011, ITU and UNODC signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate globally on assisting Member States in mitigate the risks posed by cybercrime with the objective of ensuring secure use of Information and communication technologies. The MoU enables the two organizations to work together on providing technical assistance to Member States on cybercrime and Cybersecurity within the principle of international cooperation. Making available the necessary expertise and resources will facilitate the establishment of legal measures and legislative frameworks at national level, for the benefit of all countries in the world.
Assessment
UNODC/ITU can provide countries with assessment of institutional capacities and national normative frameworks applicable in the fight against cybercrime. Depending upon the nature of the request and the situation in the country concerned, such reviews can focus on specific aspects (e.g. the capacities of high tech crime units) or be carried out as a full review including all relevant areas of cybercrime prevention, investigation and prosecution.
Review of Legislation
UNODC/ITU can support countries in developing or strengthening cybercrime legislation. Such support can include identification of applicable provisions in existing legislation, comparative law analysis that compares existing legislation with international and regional best practices, as well as proposals for improvement of legislation through stakeholder
For more information please visit: www.unodc.org
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