France’s recent legal action against Telegram founder Pavel Durov has sparked a global debate on the country’s new cybercrime law. Enacted in January 2023, the LOPMI law is a pioneering approach aiming to combat internet-facilitated illicit activities by holding tech executives accountable. Durov’s
The People's Republic of China's (PRC) State Council has recently approved new Network Data Security Management Regulations, adding a layer of clarity and rigor to the country's existing cybersecurity and data protection landscape. Aimed at enhancing the implementation of the
The United Nations Cybercrime Convention represents a pivotal step in combating the soaring menace of cybercrime on a global scale. This legally binding treaty, aimed at fostering international cooperation, carries both the promise of enhanced security and the peril of curtailing civil liberties.
In August 2024, the United Nations (UN) took a historic step by approving the draft text of the United Nations Convention Against Cybercrime (Draft Convention) after five years of intensive negotiations. This landmark treaty aims to establish a comprehensive international legal framework to address
Investigating cybercrimes and scams involves numerous legal challenges, particularly in Fiji. As cybercrimes become more sophisticated, law enforcement agencies face significant obstacles in obtaining essential documents and digital evidence, which are crucial for building cases. Understanding
In a significant disruption that attracted widespread attention, The Open Network (TON), initially developed by Pavel and Nikolai Durov, founders of Telegram, experienced an unexpected outage late Tuesday evening. The blockchain project abruptly halted transaction processing and ceased block
