5. Main takeaways

The use of the ICT has increased tremendously as it provides opportunities for businesses and countries to work efficiently and promote economic growth. However, since technology is neutral, it also provides opportunities for criminals to perpetrate their illegal activities. This menace, usually referred to as cybercrime, needs to be addressed through legal and institutional frameworks. 

This module highlighted the definitions of cybercrime, related initiatives and concepts, and the challenges faced in curbing illegal activities online. The module discussed the economic impact of cybercrime, African and international approaches to addressing cybercrime issues, and resources available for countries that intend to develop legal frameworks for cybercrime. The text also mentioned various regional and international frameworks, as well as the challenges in implementing such frameworks. 

The module also discussed privacy, data protection, and national security within the context of human rights. Issues such as basic contents of legal frameworks for data protection, guidance of drafting such frameworks and application of the basic principles of privacy based on fundamental human rights. 

Issues identified in this module are to serve as guides for further action or activities on legal regimes to address cybercrime, privacy, and data protection.