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IT-659 – CyberLaw & Ethics
Module one- Introduction
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Introduction
In the technology-driven times, the role and relevance of the cyber laws
have intensified due to the rise in the number of criminal activities that are
taking place in the cyberspace. Every year, cyber attackers and cyber hackers
are using innovative approaches in order to take advantage of the vulnerabilities
and weaknesses of individuals and business organizations and are thus
compromising the confidential information that is saved on the cyber platform.
In the present times, the cyber laws have become an integral part of the
Information Technology environment and their impact can be felt on the
business activities, e-commerce businesses, or the e-communication industries
(Kamble, 2013, p 1). The cyber law principles and concepts are applicable in
almost every aspect that is conducted on the virtual platform and involves the
use of the internet.
The e-commerce activities involve the transactions relating to money and
thus there are high instances of the criminal activities and illegal practices that
take place relating to these online business activities (Kumawat, 2016). The
threat associated with the cybercrime is increasing the vulnerability of the online
business activities and keeping the e-retailers on their toes so that they can
safeguard themselves, their customers and other stakeholders from the attacks of
the cyber criminals. A number of cyber laws have come into existence so that
the power in the hands of the hackers can be restricted and the online
participants can feel empowered by working in a safe online setting (Kumawat,
2016).
A number of cyber laws and regulations have been introduced so that
the reliance and authenticity of the electronic activities and online transactions
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can be enhanced in the process (Unctad.org, 2018, p 7). Some of the vital
cyber laws that have been introduced relate to the implementation of the
compatible e-signatures and e-contract laws, protecting the online customers in
the dynamic online setting, addressing the core issues relating to data protection
and the privacy of the online users and giving a tough fight to the cybercrime
activities that are taking place in the present times. Such principles have been
introduced so that the instances of online criminal practices can be effectively
managed and mitigated in the process (Unctad.org, 2018, p 8). These principles
have a major implication on the online activities that are carried out. The
application of the cyber laws principles has become a fundamental necessity so
as to safeguard the online users (Unctad.org, 2018,p 10).
The reputed shipping business named Maersk was a victim of a
cyberattack that adversely affected its brand reputation and also led to financial
losses. The NotPetya attacked the IT system of the business undertaking and
crippled its entire Information technology infrastructure. Its APM terminals had
been impacted for a few weeks and the business activities came to a major
standstill due to the online threat that was encountered by the shipping business
concern (Ship-technology.com, 2018, para. 3).
The magnitude of the cyber-attack revealed that the shipping industry is
not entirely prepared to give a tough fight to the online attackers that exploit
the vulnerability of the industry participants and negatively affect the day-to-day
business activities and operations (Maersk.com, 2018, p 7). The application of
the cyber laws can act as a protective shield for the shipping businesses. aaa
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References
Kamble, R. (2013). Cyber Law And Information Technology. Journal Of
Scientific & Engineering Research, 4(5).
Kumawat, M. (2016). E-commerce, Cyber Crime and Indian cyber Law.
International Journal Of Law, 2(1), 45-58. doi: doi.org/10.22271/law
Maersk.com (2018). A.P. MØLLER - MÆRSK A/S BOND INVESTOR
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http://investor.maersk.com/static-files/83bb9cd4-ee4b-4fbc-9d84-da2447c7214a
Ship-technology.com (2018). Did the Maersk cyber attack reveal an industry
dangerously unprepared? - Ship Technology. Retrieved from https://www.ship-
technology.com/features/maersk-cyber-attack-reveal-industry-dangerously-unprepared/
Unctad.org (2018). Cyberlaws and regulations for enhancing e-commerce: Case
studies and lessons learned. Retrieved from
https://unctad.org/meetings/en/SessionalDocuments/ciiem5d2_en.pdf
