Country
Ethiopia

Source
Article - by Article 19

Title
Ethiopia: Computer Crime Proclamation July 2016 - Legal Analysis

About
This legal analysis of the Proclamation analyses its provisions against international human rights law and makes a number of recommendations for reform | A detailed report

Key findings
The Proclamation deals with a host of issues, ranging from illegal hacking, distributing spam to combating child pornography | Extends the reach of criminal defamation | creates new criminal offences such as "inciting fear" | Provides far reaching investigative powers including surveillance by law enforcement agencies.

Website
https://www.article19.org/data/files/medialibrary/38450/Ethiopia-Computer-Crime-Proclamation-Legal-Analysis-July-(1).pdf