Substantive Aspects of Cybercrime Law 2x Flashcards
What is the purpose of the Second Additional Protocol to the Convention on Cybercrime?
To enhance cooperation and the collection of electronic evidence for criminal investigations or proceedings.
What does ‘competent authority’ refer to in the Protocol?
A judicial, administrative, or law-enforcement authority empowered by domestic law to collect or produce evidence.
Define ‘personal data’ according to the Protocol.
Information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.
What is an ‘emergency’ as per the Protocol?
A situation where there is a significant and imminent risk to the life or safety of a natural person.
What is the function of a ‘central authority’?
It is designated to handle mutual assistance requests between Parties.
Under Article 6, what kind of information can be requested from domain name registration services?
Information identifying or contacting the registrant of a domain name.
What is required in a request for domain name registration information?
Date of request, issuing authority, domain name, list of requested information, and reason for the request.
What does Article 7 of the Protocol cover?
Procedures for obtaining stored subscriber information from a service provider in another Party’s territory.
What kind of data can be requested under Article 8?
Subscriber information and traffic data.
How does Article 9 facilitate expedited disclosure of stored data in emergencies?
By allowing 24/7 contact points to request immediate assistance in obtaining electronic data.
What does Article 10 regulate?
Emergency mutual assistance between Parties.
What is the role of joint investigation teams as described in Article 12?
They allow authorities from different Parties to work together on criminal investigations.
What safeguards does Article 13 require?
That measures taken under the Protocol respect human rights and fundamental freedoms.
What is the primary concern of Article 14?
Protection of personal data shared between Parties.
How should personal data be handled under the Protocol?
Data should be relevant, accurate, and retained only as long as necessary.
What restrictions exist on the onward transfer of personal data?
It requires authorization from the transferring Party.
How are security incidents related to personal data handled?
The receiving Party must notify the transferring Party of significant risks and take action to mitigate harm.
What kind of remedies does Article 13 provide for violations of data protection rules?
Both judicial and non-judicial remedies must be available.
What is the territorial scope of the Protocol as defined in Article 18?
It applies to territories specified by each Party at the time of signature or ratification.
What does Article 19 allow Parties to do?
Make reservations or declarations regarding specific provisions of the Protocol.
How can a Party withdraw from the Protocol?
By notifying the Secretary General of the Council of Europe, with the withdrawal taking effect three months later.
What role does the Council of Europe play in this Protocol?
It oversees implementation and maintains a register of authorities responsible for cooperation.
What obligations do Parties have under Article 2?
To adopt necessary legislative measures to comply with the Protocol.
How does Article 5 ensure broader cooperation?
It mandates Parties to cooperate to the widest extent possible in criminal matters.