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Cybersecurity Measures in Moldova

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The Republic of Moldova has implemented various cybersecurity-related measures and strategies to ensure a secure cyberspace. Here are some key highlights from the legislative document outlining these efforts.

Amendments to Legislative Acts

  • Update of Law on Electronic Communications: The law was republished, with its provisions updated by ISS (Information Security Service) in support of relevant institutions.
  • Application of Electronic Signatures: Regulations were approved for applying electronic signatures on electronic documents by officials of legal entities under public law.

Establishing a Cybersecurity Incident Response Centre

  • CERT-Gov Designation: I.P. ITSEC was designated as the Governmental Cyber Security Incident Response Centre (CERT-Gov) to prevent, analyze, and respond to cyber incidents at the governmental level.

Government Decision 482/2020

  • Delimiting Competencies and Responsibilities: Public entities were delimited with competencies and responsibilities in the field of cybersecurity, including measures for implementing a secure cyberspace at government level.
  • Measures for Secure Cyberspace: The decision aimed to ensure a secure cyberspace through various measures.

Prevention and Combating Computer Crime

  • Law no. 294 Development: Law no. 294 was developed to complete article 118 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, allowing for examination of computer systems or data storage media with consent from owners.
  • Computer Crime Legislation: The law aimed to prevent and combat computer crime.

Lanzarote Convention

  • Adjustments to National Legislation: Adjustments were made to national legislation on provisions related to child sexual exploitation and abuse in accordance with the Lanzarote Convention.

National Cybersecurity Strategy of Moldova (2015)

  • Key Concepts Established: The National Cybersecurity Strategy established key concepts, including:
    • Protection of human rights and freedoms
    • Access for all
    • Cyber resilience
    • Multi-participative administration
    • Shared responsibility
    • Personalized responsibility

2016-2020 National Cyber Security Program

  • Estimated Costs: Estimated costs for implementing the program were outlined in the document.