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Dominican Republic Reintroduces Revised Cybercrime Bill to Strengthen Digital Security
By Guzmán Ariza, Attorneys at Law
The Executive Branch of the Dominican Republic has reintroduced a revised version of the bill against cybercrime to the Chamber of Deputies. The purpose of the new legislation is to prevent, prosecute, and punish crimes committed against information and communication technology systems, as well as crimes perpetrated using such technologies against individuals or legal entities.
It is worth noting that the Executive Branch withdrew the initial proposal of the bill from the Chamber of Deputies on July 4, 2022. The purpose was to have it reviewed and updated by an advisory committee responsible for revising legislation on freedom of expression.
The aforementioned committee recommended the removal of Articles 17, 18, and 19 from the original version, which pertained to cybercrimes related to discrimination, defamation, and slander. These articles have indeed been excluded from the reintroduced version of the bill.
The reintroduction of the bill reflects the government's commitment to combat cybercrime and strengthen the legal framework surrounding technology-related offenses. By addressing the recommendations provided by the advisory committee, the revised version of the bill aims to strike a balance between protecting intellectual property rights and upholding freedom of expression in the digital realm.
Overall, the reintroduced bill represents a comprehensive effort by the Dominican Republic to effectively prevent and address cybercrime, ensuring the proper prosecution and punishment of offenses committed through information and communication technology systems.
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