According to data from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), despite an 11% increase in the adoption of legislation related to data protection and online privacy worldwide since 2015, only 66% of nations have such laws.
The result of research A study conducted by UNCTAD and released during eCTeek is concerning, especially given the current epidemic situation. The percentage of nations with child protection laws, at 66%, can drop to 43% when considering less developed countries.
“Given the rise in cybercrime, scams and online fraud during the COVID-19 pandemic, the research findings are very concerning.” Shamika N. Sirimanne, Director of the Technology and Logistics Division at UNCTAD.
Law enforcement.
Especially during this time of social isolation occurring in various countries, access to goods and services is increasingly being carried out through digital tools. Therefore, for consumers and businesses to feel protected and have confidence in e-commerce, the formulation and application of these laws is of utmost importance.
Only 10% of countries have draft legislation regarding data protection and privacy that is expected to come into effect in 2020. However, consumer protection is not achieved solely through legislation. Once in force, laws must be properly enforced. This can be a concern for developing countries, which generally have insufficient resources for implementation.
Cybercrimes.
The research results show the constantly evolving landscape of cybercrime and skills gaps as a significant challenge for law enforcement agencies and prosecutors, especially regarding cross-border law enforcement.
UNCTAD recommends that when adopting new cybersecurity laws, countries should opt for technology-neutral legislation whenever possible. This measure would avoid the need for regular reviews and ensure compatibility between different legal systems.
UNCTAD also reported that although it is not specifically responsible for collecting data on cybercrime, it noted an increase in complaints on the subject during the coronavirus pandemic. This was due to the millions of workers who migrated to the internet. remote formatComputer security is at much greater risk in home environments, as is the rise in fraud associated with the increasing number of online transactions.
In Brazil.
Based on the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of 2018, the General Law on Protection of Personal Data (LGPD) had its beginning of Effective date postponed for 2021. The new law replaces or supplements approximately 40 sector-specific legal norms that are currently in effect to deal with data and privacy and may end up being inconsistent and incompatible with each other.
