An Analysis of the Legal Framework of Cyber Related Crimes in Uganda

Table of contents

Declaration .............................................................................................................................................. ii

Approval ................................................................................................................................................ iii

Dedication .............................................................................................................................................. iv

Acknowledgements ................................................................................................................................. v

List of acronyms ..................................................................................................................................... vi

List of cases .......................................................................................................................................... vii

List of statutes ...................................................................................................................................... viii

Table of contents .................................................................................................................................... ix

Abstract. ................................................................................................................................................ xii

CHAPTER ONE ..................................................................................................................................... 1

1.0 Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 1

1.1 Background of the study .................................................................................................................... 1

1.2 Statement of the problem ................................................................................................................... 5

1.3 General Objective of the study ........................................................................................................... 5

1.4 Specific Objectives of the study ......................................................................................................... 5

1.5 Research questions ............................................................................................................................ 6

1.6 Scope of the study ............................................................................................................................. 6

1.7 Significance of the study .................................................................................................................... 6

1.8 Methodology ..................................................................................................................................... 7

1.9 Literature review ............................................................................................................................... 7

1.10 Chapterization ............................................................................................................................... 21

CHAPTER TWO .................................................................................................................................. 22

LEGAL FRAMEWORK ON CYB ER SECURITY IN UGANDA ......................................................... 22

2.0 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 22

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2.1 Electronic Transaction Act. .............................................................................................................. 22

2.2 The Electronic Signatures Act.. ........................................................................................................ 23

2.3 The Computer Misuse Act ............................................................................................................... 23

CHAPTER THREE ............................................................................................................................... 26

CHALLENGES ASSOCIATED WITH CYB ER CRIME ...................................................................... 26

3.0 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 26

3.1 Reliance on ICTs ............................................................................................................................. 26

3.2 Number of users .............................................................................................................................. 27

3.3 Availability of devices and access .................................................................................................... 28

3.4 Availability of information .............................................................................................................. 29

3.5 Missing mechanisms of control ........................................................................................................ 30

3.6 Independence of location and presence at the crime site ................................................................... 30

3.7 Automation ...................................................................................................................................... 31

3 .8 Resources ........................................................................................................................................ 32

3.9 Conclusion ...................................................................................................................................... 32

CHAPTER FOUR ................................................................................................................................. 34

STRATEGIES IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CYBERCRIME .................................................................. 34

4.0 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 34

4.1 Implementation of existing strategies ............................................................................................... 34

4.2 Regional differences ........................................................................................................................ 34

4.3 Relevance of cybercrime issues within the pillars of cyber security .................................................. 35

4.4 A cybercrime policy as starting point ............................................................................................... 35

4.5 Responsibility within the government .............................................................................................. 36

4.6 Defining the different components ................................................................................................... 36

4.7 Determination of stakeholders .......................................................................................................... 37

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4.8 Defining key topics for legislation ................................................................................................... 38

4.9 Legal measures ................................................................................................................................ 39

4.10 Conclusion .................................................................................................................................... 40

CHAPTER FIVE ................................................................................................................................... 42

LEGAL PENAL TIES AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE ELIMINATION OF CYBER CRIMES ....... 42

5.0 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 42

5.1 United Nations and United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimes ...................................................... 42

5.2 International Telecommunication Union .......................................................................................... 44

5.3 European Union ............................................................................................................................... 45

5.4 The Commonwealth ........................................................................................................................ 46

5.5 Conclusion ...................................................................................................................................... 46

5.6 Recommendations ........................................................................................................................... 47

References ............................................................................................................................................. 49