Rosalia Dika Agustanti, S.H., M.H. - CYBER LAW

Summary

This transcript details an introductory lecture on Cyber Law, presented by Rosalia Dik Agustanti (Bu Ocha). The course focuses on the legal aspects of cyberspace, including the history, scope, and development of cybercrimes since the 1970s. Topics covered include cybercrimes like hacking, identity theft, online fraud, and cybersecurity. The lecturer also discusses international conventions like the Budapest Convention on Cybercrime and outlines essential legal principles, such as territoriality and national jurisdiction. The lecture aims to prepare students for understanding and addressing cybercrime through modern legal frameworks and international cooperation.

Takeaways

• 😀 The course will focus on Cyber Law (Siber Law), which deals with legal aspects related to individuals or entities using and benefiting from internet and electronic technologies.
• 😀 Cybercrime dates back to the 1970s, with early crimes involving hacking, computer damage, viruses, and identity theft, evolving alongside technology use.
• 😀 By the 1980s and 1990s, the internet became more widely used, leading to an increase in various forms of cybercrimes, including online fraud and spreading viruses.
• 😀 Cyber Law is based on principles such as territoriality, nationality, and universality, influencing how cybercrimes are handled across borders.
• 😀 Key areas of Cyber Law include intellectual property (copyright, trademark), defamation, pornography, online transactions, and consumer protection.
• 😀 The course will cover the concept of 'Information Security,' focusing on authenticity, integrity, and confidentiality in electronic communications, including the use of electronic signatures.
• 😀 Cybercrime often involves transnational actions, making international cooperation crucial in law enforcement, with countries using conventions like the Budapest Convention on Cybercrime to address global cyber threats.
• 😀 Laws related to cybercrimes, including the Indonesian Information and Electronic Transactions Law, cover offenses such as pornography, fraud, and identity theft.
• 😀 The role of national laws in combating cybercrime involves modernizing criminal codes, strengthening network security, and enhancing law enforcement's understanding of cyber threats.
• 😀 Global collaboration, including treaties on extradition and mutual assistance, is essential to address the increasing complexity of cybercrimes that span multiple jurisdictions.
• 😀 Students will gain knowledge of both the legal framework and practical considerations involved in addressing and preventing cybercrimes, including online fraud and privacy violations.

Q & A

What is the main subject of the course introduced in the script?

The course focuses on Cyber Law, which involves legal aspects related to cyberspace, particularly dealing with issues that arise when individuals or entities utilize technology, the internet, or electronic systems.

What are some key concepts that students will study in this course?

Students will study topics such as cybercrime, intellectual property rights, online transactions, cybersecurity, and the legal implications of actions in cyberspace.

What is the historical background of cybercrime discussed in the lecture?

Cybercrime began emerging in the 1970s with the use of computers for limited tasks, often restricted to specific individuals. As technology advanced, crimes such as hacking, identity theft, and the spread of viruses started becoming prevalent.

What are some key types of cybercrimes mentioned in the script?

The script mentions crimes like hacking, virus spreading, identity theft, fraud, online scams, and data manipulation.

How does the lecturer describe the evolution of cybercrime over the decades?

Cybercrime has evolved with technological advancements, becoming more complex and widespread, especially as the internet became accessible to a larger population in the 1990s.

What legal principles or theories are discussed in relation to Cyber Law?

The script mentions several legal principles, including subjective territoriality, objective territoriality, national jurisdiction, passive national jurisdiction, protective principles, and universality, all of which are applied in the context of cybercrime.

What are the primary areas covered under Cyber Law as mentioned in the lecture?

The primary areas include intellectual property (such as copyright and trademarks), defamation, pornography, electronic transactions, privacy protection, hacking, identity theft, and online fraud.

How does Cyber Law address online security and privacy concerns?

Cyber Law addresses issues like information security, which involves ensuring the authenticity of senders and receivers, as well as protecting the integrity of messages and confidentiality through regulations such as electronic signatures.

What role do electronic signatures play in the context of Cyber Law?

Electronic signatures are used to verify documents and actions online, replacing traditional physical signatures, but they must be issued by certified authorities to be legally valid.

What international agreements are mentioned in the lecture to address cybercrime?

The Budapest Convention on Cybercrime (2001) is highlighted as the first international treaty to address cybercrime, focusing on issues like illegal access to systems, data breaches, and child pornography.