Comments on the Draft Law on Cybercrime

| 2-July-2024
This document provides a detailed legal analysis of Cambodia’s Draft Law on Cybercrime, offering article‑by‑article comments and recommendations to strengthen human rights protections, ensure clarity of definitions, and align the law with international cybersecurity and digital rights standards. It highlights concerns regarding broad terminology, insufficient safeguards for privacy, risks associated with international cooperation, and the absence of clear protections for ethical security research. The document proposes revisions to enhance data protection, judicial oversight, transparency, and accountability while ensuring that cybersecurity measures do not undermine civil liberties. It ultimately aims to promote a balanced legal framework that protects national security while respecting fundamental freedoms and international best practices.

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Commnets on Draft Cybercrime Law_Zero_Version_20240702 –  Khmer

DRWG_Comments on the Draft Law on Cybercrime_31.07.2024 – English

DRWG_Comments on the Draft Law on Cybercrime_Update – English

ICNL_Comments on the Draft Law on Cybercrime – Khmer

ICNL_Comments on the Draft Law on Cybercrime – English

 

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Title Comments on the Draft Law on Cybercrime
Document type Law Analysis
Language of document
  • English
  • Khmer
Format PDF
Version /Edition 1
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Date uploaded February 26, 2026
Date Produce July 02, 2024