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
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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