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What is cybercrime? What is the system in Nepal to control it?
Illegal acts using computers, computer networks and devices are called cybercrime. This is an electronic crime committed through electronic media.
Illegal acts using computers, computer networks and devices are called cybercrime. This is an electronic crime committed through electronic media.
It is especially used on devices such as computers (laptops or desktops) and mobiles (smartphones or tablets) with an Internet connection. Developed with the development of information technology, this crime is being used more and more through social media.
Social media including Facebook, Messenger, Tiktok, YouTube are being used as a form of imitation or imitation of videos, photos, the voice of a person against one's will, thus affecting one's value, dignity, reputation and honour. Provisions for Cyber Crime Control in Nepal:
A. legal system
- Electronic Transactions Act - 2063
- Electronic Business Rules - 2064
- Information Technology Tribunal Rules-2064
B. Institutional arrangements
- Establishment of Central Cyber Bureau in Nepal Police to investigate and investigate cybercrime-related offences,
- Establishment of Information Technology Tribunal to initiate and settle the case of misconduct related to electronic transactions, arrangement of Information Technology Appellate Tribunal to hear the appeal against its order or decision.