{"id":6781,"date":"2025-01-02T15:03:05","date_gmt":"2025-01-02T21:03:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.darkreading.com\/cybersecurity-operations\/un-general-assembly-adopts-cybercrime-treaty"},"modified":"2025-01-02T15:03:05","modified_gmt":"2025-01-02T21:03:05","slug":"un-general-assembly-adopts-cybercrime-treaty","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ddi.mohflo.net\/index.php\/2025\/01\/02\/un-general-assembly-adopts-cybercrime-treaty\/","title":{"rendered":"UN General Assembly Adopts Cybercrime Treaty"},"content":{"rendered":"
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PRESS RELEASE<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The agreement on the legally binding treaty marked the culmination of a five-year effort by UN Member States, with inputs from civil society, information security experts, academia and the private sector.<\/span><\/p>\n

UN <\/span>Secretary-General Ant\u00f3nio Guterres<\/a><\/span> welcomed the adoption of the <\/span>Convention<\/a><\/span> \u2013 the first international criminal justice treaty to have been negotiated in over 20 years.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThis treaty is a demonstration of multilateralism succeeding during difficult times and reflects the collective will of Member States to promote international cooperation to prevent and combat cybercrime,\u201d his spokesperson said in a <\/span>statement<\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

The statement added that the Convention \u201ccreates an unprecedented platform for collaboration\u201d in the exchange of evidence, protection for victims and prevention, while safeguarding human rights online.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe Secretary-General trusts that the new treaty will promote a safe cyberspace and calls on all States to join the Convention and to implement it in cooperation with relevant stakeholders.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

New tool to protect people<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Phil\u00e9mon Yang, <\/span>President of the General Assembly<\/a><\/span>, <\/span>highlighted<\/a><\/span> the importance of the new Convention.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe live in a digital world, one where information and communications technologies have enormous potential for the development of societies, but also increases the potential threat of cybercrime,\u201d he said.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWith the adoption of this Convention, Member States have at hand the tools and means to strengthen international cooperation in preventing and combating cybercrime, protecting people and their rights online.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The resolution containing the Convention was adopted without a vote by the 193-member General Assembly.<\/span><\/p>\n

A victory for multilateralism<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Ghada Waly, Executive Director of the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (<\/span>UNODC<\/a><\/span>) also described the adoption of the treaty as a \u201cmajor victory\u201d for multilateralism.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIt is a crucial step forward in our efforts to address crimes like online child sexual abuse, sophisticated online scams and money laundering,\u201d she <\/span>said<\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ms. Waly reiterated the UN agency\u2019s commitment to support all nations in signing, ratifying and implementing the new treaty, as well as providing them with the tools and support they need to protect their economies and safeguard the digital sphere from cybercrime.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Convention<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The Convention against Cybercrime acknowledges the significant risks posed by the misuse of information and communications technologies (ICT), which enable criminal activities on an unprecedented scale, speed, and scope.<\/span><\/p>\n

It highlights the adverse impacts such crimes can have on States, enterprises, and the well-being of individuals and society, and focuses on protecting them from offenses such as terrorism, human trafficking, drug smuggling and online financial crimes.<\/span><\/p>\n

It also recognises the growing impact of cybercrime on victims and prioritises justice, especially for vulnerable groups. It further underscores the need for technical assistance, capacity-building and collaboration among States and other stakeholders.<\/span><\/p>\n

Read more about why the Convention against Cybercrime matters in <\/span>this explainer<\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Next steps<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The Convention against Cybercrime will open for signature at a formal ceremony to be hosted in Hanoi, Viet Nam, in 2025. It will enter into force 90 days after being ratified by the 40th signatory.<\/span><\/p>\n

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