THE CYBERSECURITY AND CYBERCRIME BILL
(No. XV of 2021)
Explanatory Memorandum
The object of this Bill is to repeal the Computer Misuse and Cybercrime Act
and replace it by a new Act to provide for –
(a)
increased compliance with the Budapest Convention on Cybercrime
through the provision of additional criminal offences related to
cybercrime and cybersecurity, improved investigation techniques
and increased international cooperation;
(b)
the implementation of a Critical Information Infrastructure Protection
policy;
(c)
the establishment of the National Cybersecurity Committee; and
(d)
international cooperation and mutual legal assistance in cybercrime
matters.
D. BALGOBIN
Minister of Information Technology,
Communication and Innovation
22 October 2021
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THE CYBERSECURITY AND CYBERCRIME BILL
(No. XV of 2021)
ARRANGEMENT OF CLAUSES
Clause
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PART I – PRELIMINARY
Short title
Interpretation
PART II – THE NATIONAL
CYBERSECURITY COMMITTEE
Establishment of National
Cybersecurity Committee
Functions of Committee
Meetings of Committee
Reports by Committee
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PART III – OFFENCES
Unauthorised access to computer data
Unauthorised interception of computer
service
Unauthorised interference
Access with intent to commit offences
Unauthorised modification of computer
data
Unauthorised disclosure of password
Unlawful possession of devices and
computer data