Comparative Study Of Cyber Laws In Different Countries
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Meetali Singh, LLM (Crim L.), Amity University Uttar Pradesh.
Dr. Prashant Kumar Varun, Asst. Prof, Amity University Uttar Pradesh.
ABSTRACT
Cyber laws play a pivotal role in shaping the legal architecture of the digital world by regulating online conduct, protecting personal data, and addressing the growing menace of cybercrime. However, these laws differ significantly across jurisdictions, influenced by each nation’s legal culture, political ideology, and strategic priorities. This study undertakes a comparative analysis of cyber law regimes in key global jurisdictions, including India, the United States, the United Kingdom, the European Union, China, Russia, Australia, Japan, and the United Arab Emirates. It explores critical themes such as cybercrime regulation, data protection norms, intermediary liability, and state surveillance powers, examining foundational statutes like India’s Information Technology Act, 2000, the U.S. Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (1986), the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and China’s Cybersecurity Law (2017). The paper also references landmark cases—such as Shreya Singhal v. Union of India and Google v. CNIL—to demonstrate how judicial decisions have influenced cyber legal developments. Real- world incidents including the Cambridge Analytica scandal and the Coincheck cryptocurrency hack provide contextual grounding. The study identifies emerging legal challenges like jurisdictional overlaps, AI-driven cyber threats, and the tension between security and privacy. It concludes by advocating for greater international harmonization of cyber norms, collaborative enforcement mechanisms, and proactive legislative reforms tailored to technological advancement.
Keywords: cyber law, data privacy, cybercrime enforcement, global cybersecurity regulations, artificial intelligence and cyber law.
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