National ICT Strategic Plan Government of St Kitts and Nevis Intellectual Property Rights This strategic component would ensure the development of appropriate legal standards with the UNCITRAL Secretariat as well as assist in the formulation of appropriate regulations to ensure that IPRs are protected as per international standards. Target Group The target groups would be Ministries, Government Departments, Legal and Judicial, Commercial, Banking, Shipping and corporate sector. Expected Results x The formulation of proposals for e-Transactions Legislation and finalised legislation through the Legal Department x The establishment of a Unit for the Accreditation of service providers at the Ministry of Technology x The development of appropriate regulations under the e-Transactions Legislation in conjunction with UNCITRAL. x Establishment of an integrated Computer Crimes Forensic Unit and Financial Crimes Unit in the Police Force x Preparation of a Code of Practice on Data Protection Ministry of Finance, Sustainable Development, Information and Technology November, 2006 34

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