MINISTRY OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Specific Objective 4. Strengthening of Legal Framework in Cybersecurity and ICT
Conduct a review of the existing legal framework and propose the necessary
adjustments to carry out legal proceedings and institutional arrangements which
guarantee an adequate investigation and effective prosecution.
Informatics crime evolves as fast as technology which means legal provisions should be
reviewed and adapted permanently, to take into account new types a n d methodologies used
by criminals w h e n committing informatics crimes.
A national dialogue about the international cooperation agreements is necessary as relates to
cybernetic security, with the purpose of creating greater conscience of the need to facilitate an
unobstructed process for the application of valid norms, given the quick rhythm of development
and change of ICT.
Costa Rica’s legal framework shall take into account the cross-border nature of cyberspace; the
need that those responsible for enforcing the law can effectively investigate cybernetic crimes
(considering the speed and transitory nature of digital data), the need that incidents’ response
teams be able to detect an incident timely, and dote the corresponding entities with the necessary
authority to dissuade identified threats
Strategic Line 4.1.
Strengthening the normative and procedural framework in cybercrime
Create a specialized commission for the review of valid existing regulations to guarantee
there are adequate procedural tools in cybernetic crime matters.
Strategic Line 4.2.
Create capacities in Cybersecurity for the application of the law
in the criminal justice system
Identify key areas o f t h e criminal justice system w h i c h require strengthening their
capacities and knowledge in Cybersecurity matters.
Collaborate in the generation of capacities for identified key areas.
Strategic Line 4.3.
Foster networks of trust for the exchange of information between
stakeholders of the criminal justice system
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