A Federal Law No. 34 of 2021 on Countering Rumors and Cybercrimes came into effect on the 2nd of January 2022 and addresses the use of information technology or information technology equipment at a time where cybercrimes are on the rise. It provides a framework under which participation in a digital world and the use of information technology and/or information technology equipment is carried out in a manner that does not infringe the rights of others.
In this course, we will tackle the following topics:
1) The definition of a cybercrime and its characteristics; 2) The different categories of cybercrimes; 3) The criminal liability associated to cybercrime and its elements; 4) Penalties for cybercrimes.
