Indonesia joins global effort to fight cybercrime
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Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono signed the UN Convention against Cybercrime at UN Headquarters in New York on September 24, during the UN General Assembly. Sugiono stated the agreement will help Indonesia prevent and prosecute cyber offenses within its borders.
The treaty establishes a legal basis for countries to cooperate on fighting cybercrime and exchanging electronic evidence. Indonesia actively shaped the convention’s development, acting as a negotiator and rapporteur through its Vienna diplomatic mission.
Ninety-one nations have signed the convention so far, but it requires ratification by 40 member states to take effect 90 days after their acceptance. Indonesia will now begin its own ratification process and adjust national laws to match the treaty’s requirements. Sugiono is also scheduled to address the UN General Assembly on September 26.
