Legislation of Cyber Law and Digital Forensic in Lebanon. (c2018)

Abstract

Computer related crimes are highly emerging in the crime scene as human beings are relying vastly on computers in terms of communication, information gathering, data storage and much more. Hence, many countries worldwide exert an effort to merge cyber law and digital forensics with their law enforcements as an attempt to achieve justice and perceive a holistic view before making a judgement. This topic however has been set as a draft in the Lebanese parliament for years waiting to be voted for by the Lebanese government to be applied. Hence, no current cyber law or digital forensic procedure is in practice. This work studies the current procedures applied by the Lebanese government and how it affects the relationship between the courts, the I.S.F, and cybercrime cases. Moreover, it sheds light on the importance of legislating cyber law and digital forensic procedures within the Lebanese law enforcement to protect people, organizations, and the economy. With this approach, it would be more effective for the Lebanese government to analyze criminal cases and cover all evidence that can be admissible in courts, which makes it easier to tie a suspect to a criminal case.