Cybercrimes Act
Jamaica
Definition of Data
Data 'includes (a) material in any form stored electronically; (b) the whole or part of a computer program; and (c) any representation of information or of concepts in a form suitable for use in a computer , including a program suitable to cause a computer to perform a function'.
Main Focus of Document
Regulatory measures with respect to cybercrime/cybersecurity/computer misuse
Target Beneficiaries or Sector
Government, citizens, businesses.
Key Elements
Provides criminal sanctions for the misuse of computer systems or data and abuse of electronic means of completing transactions and to facilitate the investigation and prosecution of cybercrimes.
Policy/Regulation Mirrors
Cybercrime Acts/Bills