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Parliament to vote on revised penal code to combat cybercrime

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Last updated: 2024/10/26 at 5:12 AM
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The House of Representatives is set to vote on an amendment to the Penal Code that will broaden the definition of theft to include modern electronic devices. The proposed amendment aims to address the growing issue of cybercrime by explicitly criminalizing the theft of smartphones, laptops, tablets, and other electronic devices. The amendment also adds penalties for misappropriating and appropriating these devices with the intent to obtain sensitive personal and financial information.

Currently, the Penal Code outlines specific circumstances under which theft carries a minimum three-month prison sentence, but does not explicitly address the theft of electronic devices. The proposed amendment adds a new clause to Article 380 that criminalizes the theft of electronic devices capable of storing and retrieving data. The penalty for such crimes will be a minimum of one year imprisonment if committed with the intent of obtaining the data contained within the device.

In addition to addressing the theft of electronic devices, the proposed amendment also adds two new clauses to Article 396, which currently addresses the misappropriation of lost or mistakenly acquired property. The additions specify penalties of up to two years imprisonment or a fine for the misappropriation of electronic devices and up to two years imprisonment and/or a fine for appropriating these devices with the intent to obtain information, data, or images.

The government has justified the proposed amendments by stating that they are necessary to protect modern communication devices and the sensitive information they contain. The potential for misuse of this data necessitates stricter penalties. The Foreign Affairs, Defense, and National Security Committee of the House of Representatives has reviewed and recommended approval of the proposed amendments, which are now awaiting a vote in the upcoming session.

Overall, the proposed amendments to the Penal Code aim to address the increasing prevalence of theft targeting electronic devices and the sensitive information they contain. By providing stricter penalties for such crimes, the government seeks to protect individuals’ personal and financial data from being misused. The House of Representatives will have the final say on whether these significant updates to the nation’s Penal Code will be implemented.

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