Cyber Crime Law
Chapter One
Definitions & General Provisions
Article (1)
In the application of the Provisions of this Law, the following terms and expressions shall
have the meaning annexed to it unless the context otherwise provides:
a- The Authority: Information Technology Authority
b- Information Technology: The scientific utilization of computers, electronics and
communications for the process, dissemination of data and information in its
different versions.
c- Cyber Crimes: The crimes which are referred to in this law.
d- Electronic data & information: Whatsoever can be saved, processed, generated
and communicated by means of information technology, whether it is in writing,
photos, sounds, symbols or signals.
e- Government data & information: Data and information related to the state
Administrative Apparatus Units.
f- The Information Technology Device: Electronic device used to process the
electronic data & information, save, transmit or receive it such as computers and
communication equipments.
g- Informational network: A link between many Information Technology Devices for
obtaining and exchanging of data and electronic information.
h- The electronic site: A site on the informational network where the electronic
information is available through a specific address.
i- The Informational Program: A group of data and orders that can be executed by
using the information technology devices and prepared for carrying out a certain
mission.
j- The Informational System: A group of programs and tools used to process and
administer the data and the electronic information.
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