The International Criminal Court will start prosecuting cyber war crimes | Entrepreneur Canada
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The International Criminal Court (ICC) has declared that it will start prosecuting cyber war crimes beginning on 2023.
This means that any government or entity that carries out cyber war or cyber terrorism will be held accountable to international law.
This move is seen as essential for protecting the basic human rights of citizens who are affected by cyber war and terrorism, as well as ensuring the security of the global digital infrastructure and economy.
The ICC stated that it would begin with limited jurisdiction, taking on cases with extraordinary gravity and impact.
This would provide a baseline to help form laws and regulations that are adequate for punishing those that carry out a cyber attack or use cyberwarfare tactics to harm others or disrupt international trade.
The ICC also plans to investigate previously discovered cases of cyber-attacks with the goal of punishing the perpetrators.
The move to prosecute cyber war crimes is in line with other international organizations, including the United Nations, that are looking to create a legal framework to counter the various threats to digital security.
This move will also prove beneficial for protecting civilians and increasing levels of accountability within the digital space.
The prosecution of cyber war crimes is not without its risks and detractors.
It is widely believed that cyber war may become increasingly difficult to regulate, with the goal
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