123. The following table summarises the strategies and actions for achieving ICT Objective 2: ICT Objective 2 Reference ICT Strategy 2.1 Maintain regulatory stability in the framework of telecommunications regulation generally. 2.2 Ensure appropriate legal protection for consumers and businesspeople who participate in transactions online. 2.3 Ensure appropriate legal protection for the community at large from potential ICT-related risks. 2.4 Ensure regulatory, law enforcement and judicial personnel have the skills and resources required to administer and enforce ICT laws effectively. Participate actively and effectively in regional and international fora on ICT law and law enforcement. 2.5 Page | 42 Actions  Uphold the 2009 post strategy of lighthanded, pro-competitive regulation of telecommunications.  Continue to monitor the adequacy of the Telecommunications Act to support increasing competition in the sector.  Review and amend existing consumer protection laws to ensure consumers are adequately protected when engaging in online transactions.  Review and amend existing intellectual property laws to ensure protections are appropriate for growth in ICT use and protection of Solomon Islands’ intangible cultural heritage.  Enact legislation to ensure legal certainty regarding the status of electronic documents. Enact legislation to support online contract formation.  Enact legislation to provide for recognition of electronic signatures.  Enact legislation to support electronic payments.  Enact legislation to provide for data retention and freedom of information.  Enact legislation to protect privacy and data security.  Enact legislation to protect the community against cybercrime.  Enact legislation to ensure the cybersecurity of Solomon Islands.  Periodically review the legislative framework to address new developments in emerging technologies and ensure continued compliance with evolving international standards.  Build National capacity to ensure regulation, civil law and laws against cybercrimes can be effectively administered and enforced  Collaborate internationally to ensure regulation, civil law and laws against cybercrimes can be effectively enforced.  Consider subscribing to the WIPO Convention, Berne Convention, and Paris Convention. Solomon Islands National ICT Policy

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