LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF CYBER LAW AND CYBER ETHICS IN NIGERIA.

Nneka Obiamaka Umejiaku; Mercy Ifeyinwa Anyaegbu

doi:10.24297/ijct.v15i10.12

Authors

Nneka Obiamaka Umejiaku Lecturer, Department of Commercial and Property Law Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
Mercy Ifeyinwa Anyaegbu Faculty of Law Library, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24297/ijct.v15i10.12

Abstract

Cyber law deals with codified rules that govern the exchange of communication and information for the protection of intellectual property rights, freedom of speech and public access to information in cyber space. Cyber ethics on the other hand is the application of responsible behavior on the Internet. Currently in Nigeria, the Cyber Crime Act was promulgated in 2015 to tackle online offences. This paper examined the legal framework which regulates public access to information in the cyber space in Nigeria. The paper also highlights lapses inherent in Nigerian legal system. Based on the findings, the paper proffers a number of recommendations. It also observes that due to rapid development in technology, law and ethics should be combined to protect the society from the menace of cybercrime.