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
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The formulation of proposals for e-Transactions Legislation and finalised legislation
through the Legal Department
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The establishment of a Unit for the Accreditation of service providers at the Ministry of
Technology
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The development of appropriate regulations under the e-Transactions Legislation in
conjunction with UNCITRAL.
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Establishment of an integrated Computer Crimes Forensic Unit and Financial Crimes
Unit in the Police Force
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Preparation of a Code of Practice on Data Protection
Ministry of Finance, Sustainable Development, Information and Technology
November, 2006
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