Cybercrime: the legislative regulation in Armenia: the shortcomings that lead to the non-compliance of State positive obligation towards individuals with respect of Personal Life and Freedom of Expression

Abstract

We can notice that growing interest towards the latest computer technologies in Armenia accrues every day. Up-to-date social and public relations are very hard to imagine without internet web, social websites or emails. Having in mind this “internet” reality it is worth examining cyber threats in Armenia. As the attack techniques become more sophisticated to develop tools which respond adequately are indeed extremely difficult. The target of this type of crime varies from Government to Businesses, even individuals. Indeed, the attacks against information infrastructure and Internet services between individuals within a state are serious issues. It is always a challenge for the states to speedily expose the new, sophisticated ways of crimes, grasp their nature and to respond to them. In this new reality the existing legal concepts are challenged, as the flow of information and communications take place easily, borders are no longer boundaries to this flow and crimes produce their effects other than their location. However, domestic laws are generally confined to a specific territory. Thus, solutions to the problems posed must be addressed by international law, through adequately adopted international legal instruments and consequent ratification and follow-up by the states. As one chain of this changing environment, Armenia must also define clear and concise techniques as well as proper legislation for fighting against cybercrime, simultaneously, vigorously acting and cooperating with international level thereby reducing all the imminent threats to the minimum.