ISLAMABAD – The National Forensics and Cybercrime Agency is on the cards to lead the fight against cyber and digital crimes in Pakistan.
As per reports, the federal government is working to form National Forensics and Cybercrime Agency (NFCA) as part of its efforts to strengthen country’s response to cyber and digital crimes to oversee forensics related to both conventional and digital crimes nationwide.
Sharif-led government also planned tweaks in Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (Peca) 2016 for harsher penalties, including prison sentences of up to 7 years and fines as high as Rs2 million for those found guilty of cybercrime offenses.
The new authority to tackle issues of online content and misinformation. The proposed authority would have the power to block online content, restrict access to social media platforms, and prosecute individuals spreading fake news.
The agency would operate under Interior Ministry and department will be tasked with coordinating digital and cyber forensics across all levels of law enforcement.
Under the proposed law, any actions taken by the NFCA would be protected from legal challenges, ensuring that those acting in good faith under the agency’s framework would not face legal repercussions.
These developments are part of the government’s broader effort to reform its cybercrime laws and better address the increasing challenges posed by digital threats.
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