Lecture 19
Cyber Law
Cyber Law
Cyber law, also known as Internet Law. It is any law that applies to the internet and internet-related technologies.
Cyber law is one of the newest areas of the legal system. This is because internet technology develops at such a rapid
pace. Cyber law provides legal protections to people using the internet.
Cyber law covers a fairly broad area, encompassing:
■ Freedom of expression
■Access to and usage of the Internet
■ Online privacy
Cyber Law in Bangladesh
Cyber Law in Bangladesh- Digital Security Act-2023
The Digital Security Act 2023 in Bangladesh is the latest amendment or continuation of the previous Digital
Security Act 2018, designed to regulate and address issues related to cybersecurity, online safety, and digital
crimes.
Section 18:
Unauthorized Access and Assistance in Unauthorized Access
1) If any person, with intent, 2) a. If anyone commits an offense under subsection
a. Gains unauthorized access to any (1) (a), they shall face imprisonment of up to six
computer, digital device, computer (6) months or a fine of up to 200,000 BDT, or both.
system, or computer network, or assists
someone in doing so; or b. If anyone commits an offense under subsection
(1)(b), they shall face imprisonment of up to three
b. Attempts unauthorized access or (3) years or a fine of up to 1,000,000 BDT, or both.
assists in attempting unauthorized
access to any computer, digital device, 3) If the offense committed under subsection (1)
computer system, or computer network results in substantial harm or breach of security in
with the intent of committing an any computer, digital device, or computer network,
offense, then such actions shall
constitute an offense. the offender shall face imprisonment of up to three
(3) years or a fine of up to 1,000,000 BDT, or both.
Cyber Law in Bangladesh- Digital Security Act-2023
Section 19:
Damage to Computer, Computer System, and Digital Information
1) If any person intentionally: d. Attempts to create or spread any virus or harmful
a. Damages, modifies, tampers with, or attempts code that could damage a computer, computer system,
unauthorized access to any computer, computer or network;
system, or computer network, including
disrupting data, interfering with stored or e. Illegally produces, distributes, or attempts to distribute
location-based information, or obstructing any unauthorized product or service intended to harm
access to a computer or data; computer systems, devices, or networks;
b. Attempts to introduce any harmful code, f. Accesses a computer, computer system, or network
malware, or ransomware in order to cause without authorization to gather, alter, or tamper with data
damage or interfere with any computer, system, for personal gain or any other improper purpose,
or network;
c. Deliberately damages or attempts to damage -then such actions shall constitute an offense.
or corrupt any data, device, system, or network
by means of any tool, device, or method 2) If an individual commits any offense under subsection (1),
intended to compromise the security or integrity they may face imprisonment for up to seven (7) years, or a fine
of the digital information, computer, or system; of up to 11,000,000 BDT, or both.
Cyber Law in Bangladesh- Digital Security Act 2023
Cyber Law in Bangladesh- Digital Security Act-2023
Cyber Law in Bangladesh- Digital Security Act-2023
Section 32:
Hacking-Related Offense and Penalty
1) If any person commits hacking, it shall be considered an offense. The
individual may face imprisonment for up to fourteen (14) years, or a
fine of up to 10 million BDT, or both.
2) For the purposes of this section, “hacking” is defined as:
a. Illegally accessing, stealing, deleting, modifying, altering, or
tampering with any data or information in a computer, computer
system, or network without authorization, with the intention to harm,
degrade, or disrupt its functionality or value.
b. Accessing any computer, server, computer network, or other
electronic systems without permission to cause intentional damage,
harm, or interference.