The future of cyber law in Iraq and the KRG
Iraq and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI) are developing their cyber law frameworks to combat cybercrime, with existing laws being outdated and insufficient. The regions rely on a combination of older laws and draft legislation to address rising cyber threats.
Iraq and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI) are working to establish comprehensive cyber law frameworks. Currently, their laws are outdated and insufficient to combat cybercrime. The Iraqi Penal Code No. 111 of 1969 is used to prosecute cybercrime, while a draft cybercrime law has been under discussion since 2011. The KRI operates under a mix of Iraqi national laws and KRG-level regulations. The Iraqi Anti-Terrorism Law No. 13 of 2005 is used to prosecute serious cybercrimes in the KRI. A specific 'Cybercrime Law' is being developed to address rising cyber threats.
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