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Law on Prevention and Punishment of Cyber Crimes

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rwanda, Ministry of Information Technology and Communication and Innovation

2018rwandaInformation, Communication and TechnologyOther

The law addresses issues bordering on: the prevention of cybercrimes, vis a vis obligations of the service provider; investigation of cybercrimes, the different forms of cyber offences and their relevant penalties; and other miscellaneous provisions. The law applies to all cybercrimes committed in Rwanda or outside Rwanda if they affect Rwanda.