Cyber Law at Laos
Laos has established a legal framework to address cybercrime and enhance cybersecurity, comprising several key laws and regulations. Here's an overview:
🛡️ Key Cybersecurity and Cybercrime Legislation
1. **Law on Prevention and Combating Cyber Crime (2015)** This comprehensive law criminalizes various cyber offenses and outlines preventive measures
**Offenses (Articles 8–18):** Includes unauthorized computer access, data interception, dissemination of pornography, system interference, data forgery, and the operation of cybercrime tools
**Investigation Procedures:** Establishes protocols for cybercrime investigations, including evidence collection and data preservation
**Penalties:** Imposes fines and imprisonment for various offenses. For instance, unauthorized computer access can lead to imprisonment from three months to one year, with fines ranging from 2,000,000 to 5,000,000 Kip
2. **Law on Electronic Data Protection (2017)** This law classifies electronic personal data into general and specific categories
**General Data:** Can be accessed and disseminated without consent, provided the source is stated
**Specific Data:** Includes sensitive information like health records and financial data, which require authorization for access or dissemination
3. **Law on Electronic Signatures (2018)** Regulates the use of electronic signatures to ensure the authenticity and integrity of electronic transactions
4. Decree on Information and Technology Security Provides detailed guidelines for securing information systems, emphasizing risk assessments, incident response planning, and employee training
🏛️ Regulatory Authorities
*Lao Computer Emergency Response Team (LaoCERT): Established to coordinate national cybersecurity efforts, including incident response and threat monitorin.
*Ministry of Technology and Communications: Oversees telecommunications and internet services, ensuring compliance with cybersecurity regulation.
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