Titled "a bill for an act to provide for the prohibition of and punishment of electronic fraud and crime in all electronic transactions prevention, detection, response, investigation and prosecution of cybercrime," it provides for the prohibition and punishment of electronic fraud and cybercrime whilst promoting e-government services, electronic communications, transactions between public and private bodies, as well as institutions and individuals.
The bill, as passed by the Senate, also criminalises certain acts and omissions in line with the regional and international best practices, and provides procedural guidelines for investigation of such offences.
The bill also defines the liability of service providers which would ensure that national interest of Nigeria is not compromised by the use of electronic transactions.
During public hearing on the bill, Senate President David Mark had stated that the fight against electronic fraud and other related crimes perpetrated on the internet has been a long drawn one.
He also stated that the level of technological advancement and growth in our society has brought with it some challenges which pose great dangers and concerns to Nigerian economy, national security and critical national information infrastructure, adding that it requires drastic measures to curb its negative effects
Some of the offences spelled out in the bill include: illegal interception of data, system interference and misuse of devices. Others are computer related forgery, child pornography, cyber-stalking and cyber-squatting.
The bill as passed provides a framework for dealing with cybercrimes and to also foster the sharing of information amongst users and security agencies
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