Cybercrime Laws in Iraq: Addressing Limitations for Effective Governance

Authors

  • Nashwan Mohammed Suleiman Department of Law, Al-Noor University College, Bartella, Iraq.
  • Ahmed Hatim College of Law/ Al-Farahidi University/Iraq.
  • Mohamed Amer Alseidi Al-Hadi University College, Baghdad, 10011, Iraq.
  • Karrar Shareef Mohsen Information and Communication Technology Research Group, Scientific Research Center, Al-Ayen University, Thi-Qar, Iraq.
  • Wesam Khalid Abd Al Aali Mazaya university college Iraq
  • Alaa Hussein Abdulaal Medical device engineering/ Ashur University College/Baghdad/ Iraq.
  • Mustafa Asaad Rasol National University of Science and Technology, Dhi Qar, Iraq.
  • Abdulnaser Khalid Hamzah Department of Medical Laboratories Technology, / AL-Nisour University College/ Baghdad/ Iraq.
  • Khudr Bary Freeh Alsrray College of Arts, Department of Media/ Al-Esraa University, Baghdad/ Iraq

Keywords:

Cybercrime Legislative; Administrative Laws; Iraq; Governance; Limitations

Abstract

Developing countries like Iraq have embraced digitalization and technology without proper legal measurement and implementation concerning the adverse outcomes, which has entangled Iraq in a crucial stage to take immediate actions against the negative aspect, i.e., cybercrimes. To address the current status of this issue, the study has investigated the legislative and administrative laws of cybersecurity to explore its limitations and provide suggestions for effective governance. This study has collected data qualitatively from the legislative experts of Iraq. The data was analyzed through NVIVO software, and transcription and thematic analysis were run. The analysis divided the data into four themes of different concepts. The findings have concluded several limitations prevailing and existing in the current laws. The theoretical and practical implications of the study have been discussed in the study.

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Published

2023-11-08

Issue

Vol. 17 No. 2 (2023): July-December-2023

Section

Articles