Al-Biruni Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences

Abstract

The more technical difficulties arise and the more they affect society and legal security, the more important it is to study the laws pertaining to cybercrime. This study compares the laws of Iraq and Jordan with the goal of identifying the similarities and differences between their anti-cybercrime measures and evaluating how well they safeguard digital rights and property. The study uses an analytical methodology that is founded on a review of court rulings, legal texts, and earlier pertinent research. The findings showed that the two nations' levels of legislation and legal protection differed. While Iraqi legislation lacks several fundamental features that improve prevention and punishment, Jordan's legislation is more sophisticated and strict in its efforts to combat cybercrime. Additionally, it exposed flaws in international collaboration and enforcement systems that make it more difficult to effectively address emerging issues like cybercrime and data protection. Strengthening efforts to combat cybercrime, with an emphasis on modernizing procedures and enhancing international cooperation to ensure more effective protection for individuals and institutions, requires the development of a unified and advanced legislative system as well as increased coordination between Iraq and Jordan.

Keywords: Iraqi Law; Jordanian Law; Cybercrimes; Digital Rights

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Received : Oct 26, 2024

Revised : Oct 28, 2024

Accepted : Nov 22, 2024

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