Chapter 1

Introduction to
Cyber Law
Table of Contents
Part 1 Explain the idea of cyber law

Part 2 Explain the role of regulatory

frameworks governing cyberspace
Explain the idea of
cyber law
Part 1 Define cyber law

Part 2 Explain the need for cyber law

Part 3 Discuss the level of cyber awareness among

society

Part 4 Differentiate between conventional and

conversional in cyber law
Define cyber law

The Cyber law definition says it is a legal

system designed to deal with the Internet,
computing, Cyberspace, and related legal
issues.
Encompasses aspects of intellectual property,
contract, jurisdiction, data protection laws,
privacy, and freedom of expression.
Explain the need for cyber law

It dictates all actions and reactions in

Cyberspace.
All online transactions are ensured to be safe
and protected
All online activities are under watch by the
Cyber law officials.
Security for all data and property of
individuals, organizations, and Government
Explain the need for cyber law

Helps curb illegal cyber activities with due

diligence
All actions and reactions implemented on any
cyberspace has some legal angle associated
with it
Keeps track of all electronic records
Helps to establish electronic governance
Discuss the level of cyber awareness among society

Individual
School
Workplace
Public
Differentiate between conventional and conversional in cyber law
Conventional laws are those laws which are come
out of agreement among different nations on
specific issue which can be environment,
terrorism or even cyber crime.
A special law and has its source in the agreement
of those who are subject to it.
Differentiate between conventional and conversional in cyber law

Conventional laws example:

Stating that spreading false news by electronic
means should be punished. To prevent this problem
all country agreed to use the same act/law.
Differentiate between conventional and conversional in cyber law

Conversional laws example:

Claim ownership of a photograph you found on the
internet, keeping the property for a long time and
interfering with the legal owner's use and
possession of it.
Explain the role of regulatory
frameworks governing
cyberspace
Part 1 Explain the regulatory instruments
provided in Malaysia
Part 2 Discuss the importance of regulatory
frameworks
Explain the regulatory instruments provided in Malaysia

a. Digital Signature Act 1997

b. Computer Crimes Act 1997
c. Telemedicine Act 1997
d. Communications and Multimedia Act 1998
Explain the regulatory instruments provided in Malaysia
a. Digital Signature Act 1997

Digital signature is an electronic signature used to

verify the identity of the sender/ signer of a message
and also to ensure the correctness and validity of
information in electronic transactions.
The use of recognized digital signature can fulfil
requirements of confidentiality, identity
authentication, non-repudiation, and integrity of an
information.
b. Computer Crimes Act 1997

An Act to provide for offences relating to the misuse

of computers.
Among others, it deals with unauthorised access to
computer material, unauthorised access with intent
to commit other offences and unauthorised
modification of computer contents.
It also makes provisions to facilitate investigations
for the enforcement of the Act.
c. Telemedicine Act 1997

An act to provide for the regulation and control of the

practice of telemedicine; and for matters connected
therewith.
The Telemedicine Act 1997 is intended to provide a
framework to enable licensed medical practitioners to
practice medicine using audio, visual and data
communications.
To date, the Telemedicine Act has yet to be enforced.
d. Communications and Multimedia Act 1998

An Act to provide for and to regulate the converging

communications and multimedia industries, and for
incidental matters.
Provides a regulatory framework to cater for the
convergence of the telecommunications, broadcasting and
computing industries, with the objective of, among others,
making Malaysia a major global centre and hub for
communications and multimedia information and content
services.
Discuss the importance of regulatory frameworks
Thank you!