Cybercrime Legislation In Iraq

'Cybercrime' is commonly defined as any criminal offence that is facilitated by, or involves the use of, a computer or network-connected device. The Center for Strategic and International Studies estimated that cybercrime cost the global economy US$445 billion in 2014. The global costs are estimated to reach $2 trillion by 2019. This is all without accounting for the significant portion of cybercrime that goes undetected. In this article we will provide an overview of cybercrime in Iraq and discuss the efficacy of Iraqi legislation surrounding cybercrime.

Overview of Cybercrime in Iraq

Iraq's internet sector is currently unregulated, placing it among the freest globally, but also amongst the most vulnerable. The current political and security situation in Iraq means that further work is necessary to develop the legal, technical, organisational, and capacity building fundamentals to provide comprehensive cybersecurity for its citizens, businesses, and the state.