Click Here & Upgrade PDF Complete Expanded Features Unlimited Pages Documents 6.13 PROMOTING SECURITY IN THE INFORMATION SOCIETY The emerging trend for increased information access/exchange resulting from integrating ICTs within the social, cultural and economic sphere of the country also brings to the fore a number of security, privacy and consumer protection issues that need to be addressed as part of the efforts of developing an information society. Zambia like most countries in the world is vulnerable to some of the negative implications that may hinder the mainstreaming of ICTs in society. Therefore, specific security measures and mechanisms to ensure the safety of citizens, communities, businesses and the nation at large are needed as part of implementing this policy. 6.13.1 POLICY GOAL To safeguard national, institutional and individual security concerns to support the development, deployment and effective use of ICTs within the Zambian economy and society at large. 6.13.2 COMMITMENTS In order to achieve the above goal, Government shall; (a) Establish a Computer Crimes Investigation Unit for cyber law enforcement and the National Electronic communication Security Centre within the internal organs of specialised security agencies to safeguard information and communication infrastructure, networks and systems as part of the reform process to: ensure the availability, authenticity, integrity and confidentiality of Government, public and private communication networks and systems; data and information content integrity; consumer privacy and protection as well as address security issues aimed at damaging or corrupting Zambia s cultural heritage, national image and identity; (b) Compel all organisations providing public information services such as telecommunication services, Internet, email to deliberately incorporate administrative, technological and other such practical measures to enable national security agencies to curb misuse and unsolicited content and/or information products to their customers and the general public. (c) Enact and enforce legislation that allows for effective investigation and prosecution of cyber related crimes; (d) Ensure that due regard, recognition and protection of intellectual property rights and protection of individual/personal information and privacy rights are adhered to in the pursuit of implementing security measures; therefore, Security Agencies shall not in any way interfere with the privacy; the right to communicate and freedom of expression by citizens without lawful 51