Cyber law refers to any laws relating to protecting the Internet and other online communication technologies.
The Cyber Law Acts In Malaysia
The Malaysian Government has already passed several cyber laws to control and reduce Internet abuse.
These cyber laws include:
• Digital Signature Act 1997
• Computer Crimes Act 1997
• Telemedicine Act 1997
• Communications and Multimedia Act 1998
Beside these cyber laws, there are three other cyber laws being drafted.
• Private Data Protection Bill
• Electronic Government Activities Bill
• Electronic Transactions Bill
Digital Signature Act 1997
Digital Signature is an identity verification standard that uses encryption techniques to protect against e-mail forgery. The encrypted code consists of the user’s name and a hash of all the parts of the message.
By attaching the digital signature, one can ensure that nobody can eavesdrop, intercept or temper with transmitted data.
Computer Crimes Act 1997
Gives protection against the misuse of computers and computer criminal activities such as unauthorised use of programmes, illegal transmission of data or messages over computers, hacking and cracking of computer systems and networks.
Users can protect their rights to privacy and build trust in the computer system.
The government can have control at a certain level over cyberspace to reduce cyber crime activities.
Telemedicine Act 1997
The Telemedicine Act 1997 ensures that only qualified medical practitioners can practice telemedicine and that their patient's rights and interests are protected.
This act provides future development and delivery of healthcare in Malaysia.
Communications And Multimedia Act 1998
The implementation of Communication and Telecommunication Act 1998 ensures that information is secure, the network is reliable and affordable all over Malaysia.
