Cyber Security Crimes and laws in Pakistan

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2. My Introduction
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Northern University Nowshera

4. What is Cyber
Security
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5. Importance of Cyber Security
in digital age
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 Protection of
personal information
 Prevention of Financial
Loss
 Safeguarding Business
Assets

6. Cybercrimes are illegal activities that happen using computers, the internet, or
other digital technologies. They are like traditional crimes, but they occur in the
digital world.
Cyber Crime is mainly consist of unauthorized access to
computer system, data alteration, theft of intellectual
property,

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8.  Prevention of Electronic
Crimes Act (PECA) 2016
Cyber Crimes
Legislation in Pakistan.
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 Electronic Transactions
Ordinance (ETO) 2002
 Electronic / Cyber Crime
Bill 2007
 Personal Data Protection
Act (PDPA)

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The PECA is the primary legislation that addresses cybercrimes in
Pakistan. It criminalizes various cyber offenses such as unauthorized
access to computers, hacking, identity theft, cyber stalking, electronic
fraud, and distribution of malicious software. It provides guidelines
for investigation, prosecution, and penalties for offenders.
Prevention of Electronic
Crimes Act (PECA) 2016

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• Unauthorized Access to Information Systems
and Data imprisonment for up to three months, a fine of up
to PKR 50,000 (approximately), or both
Punishments
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Prevention of Electronic
Crimes Act (PECA) 2016
Here are some examples of the penalties
specified under PECA:
• Electronic Forgery Forgery or alteration of electronic
records or documents with the intent to deceive is punishable
with imprisonment for up to three years, a fine of up to PKR
500,000 (approximately), or both.
• Cyber Terrorism Engaging in or planning acts that may
cause violence, harm to individuals, or damage to property
through electronic means with a political, religious, or
ideological motive is punishable with imprisonment for up to
14 years, a fine of up to PKR 10 million (approximately), or
both.
• Cyber Harassment Engaging in cyberstalking or cyber
harassment, which causes mental distress or fear to the victim,
is punishable with imprisonment for up to two years, a fine of
up to PKR 500,000 (approximately), or both

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The Electronic Transactions Ordinance (ETO), 2002, was the first IT-relevant
legislation created by national lawmakers. A first step and a solid foundation
for legal sanctity and protection for Pakistani e-Commerce locally and
globally. Laid the foundation for comprehensive Legal Infrastructure. It is
heavily taken from foreign law related to cyber crime.
Electronic Transactions
Ordinance (ETO) 2002

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• Violation of privacy information Gains or attempts to
gain access to any information system with or without internet
to acquire the information or to gain knowledge is punishable
with imprisonment & years (Custody), And Fine of Rs.1 million.
Punishments
Here are some examples of the penalties
specified under ETO 2002:
• Damage to information system Alter, modify, delete,
remove, generate, transmit or store Unauthorized information
may punishable with imprisonment 7 years, or Fine Rs.1 million
• Non-Bailable All offences under this ordinance shell be
non-bailable.

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Electronic Crime Bill 2007 was a bill introduced in Pakistan to
address issues related to cybercrimes and electronic offenses.
However, it is important to note that the bill you mentioned, the
Electronic Crime Bill 2007, is not the current legislation in effect in
Pakistan. The Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2016
replaced and superseded the Electronic Crime Bill 2007.
The Electronic Crime Bill 2007 was initially proposed to address
cybercrimes, but it did not become law. Instead, it went through
various revisions and amendments over the years, leading to the
development and enactment of the PECA in 2016.
Electronic / Cyber Crime Bill
2007

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The PDPA is currently in the drafting phase and is expected to be
enacted soon. It aims to protect the privacy and personal data of
individuals in Pakistan. The law will regulate the collection,
storage, processing, and sharing of personal data by individuals
and organizations. It will establish guidelines and obligations for
data controllers and data processors to ensure data protection..
Personal Data Protection Act
(PDPA)

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Government
Initiatives on Cyber
Security

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