Papua New Guinea Cybercrime Policy 2014
9.
Role
of
the
Government
in
Combating
Cybercrime
The
Government
has
a
key
role
in
ensuring
the
development
of
appropriate
policy,
legislation
and
strategies,
which
will
provide
the
framework
for
combating
and
preventing
Cybercrime.
This
Cybercrime
Policy
sets
out
the
Government’s
objectives
and
strategic
framework
for
meeting
these
challenges.
In
doing
so,
this
Policy
will
ensure
–
(a)
That
relevant
government
departments
and
instrumentalities
engage
in
co-‐
ordinated
activities
to
combat
and
prevent
Cybercrime;
and
(b)
The
appropriate
enforcement
of
the
regulatory
regime
by
relevant
agencies
that
are
independent
yet
accountable
and
with
clearly
defined
powers,
functions
and
jurisdictions.
9.1
Department
of
Justice
and
Attorney
General
The
Department
of
Justice
and
Attorney
General
is
responsible
for
the
general
administration
of
government
policies
on
law,
and
justice.
In
respect
of
preventing
and
combating
Cybercrime,
the
Department
of
Justice
and
Attorney
General
will
be
responsible
for
facilitating
and
coordinating
international
cooperation
in
relation
to
extradition,
mutual
assistance
and
proceeds
of
crime.
The
Department
will
provide
advice
and
assistance
in
respect
of
the
continuing
development
of
Cybercrime
law.
9.2
Department
of
Communication
and
Information
(DCI)
DCI
is
responsible
for
the
administration
of
government
policies
on
ICT
matters.
It
will
coordinate
with
all
relevant
government
agencies
to
ensure
appropriate
Cybercrime
policies
are
in
place
and
reviewed
from
time
to
time
on
par
with
advances
in
ICT
technologies,
trends
and
practices.
DCI
will
provide
advice
on
the
development
and
timely
review
of
Cybercrime
and
related
policies.
In
collaboration
with
NICTA
and
other
government
stakeholders,
DCI
will
undertake
public
awareness
on
Cybercrime.
9.3
National
Information
and
Communication
Technology
Authority
(NICTA)
NICTA
is
responsible
for
the
implementation
of
the
National
ICT
Act,
2009.
NICTA
primary
mandate
is
to
regulate
the
ICT
industry.
It
will
coordinate
with
industry,
regional
and
international
bodies
and
provide
timely
advice
to
the
Government
on
issues
relating
to
Cybercrime,
emerging
trends
and
practices
and
possible
solutions.
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