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Expert Meeting onCYBERLAWS AND REGULATIONS FOR ENHANCING E-COMMERCE:INCLUDING CASE STUDIES AND LESSONS LEARNED25-27 March 2015E-commerce Development in Ghana/West Africa& Cyber Security ChallengesByAlbert Antwi-BoasiakoFoundere-Crime BureauThe views reflected are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of UNCTAD
E-Commerce Development inGhana/West Africa & CyberSecurity ChallengesAlbert Antwi-BoasiakoFounder, e-Crime Bureau.
E-Commerce Development in Ghana E-Banking Products & Services Mobile Money Platforms Government E-Payment System E-Government Services Online Shopping Other E-commerce Services,Etc.
E-Commerce Development in GhanaPresident of GhanaonE-Cabinet Platform
Cybercrime Trends in Ghana/West Africa Hacking ( E-mail Hacks,Websites,Identity theft/ImpersonationData theftCyber fraudInsider threatsPhishing/Mobile Attacks
Cybercrime Trends in Ghana/West AfricaIP AddresslocationsU.S.ACASE STUDYInvestigations into 2Million Euros E-malFraudOriginoffundsOriginaldestinationof fundsFundsdiverted toJapan &China
Cybercrime Trends in Ghana/West AfricaIncreasingly, the nexus betweencyber criminality and othertransnational crimes: Human Trafficking Drug Trafficking Money laundering Terrorism (Cyber Terrorism)
Cybercrime Trends in Ghana/West Africa Cyberfraud in Ghana/WestAfrica is undermining theadoption of e-commerce bycitizens in the region.
Cyber Security – Current Developments Launch of National Cyber SecurityPolicy & StrategyData Protection Act (Act 843)passed, Data Protection Commissionset upElectronic Transactions Act (Act772)CERT-GH set up with support of ITUOther Initiatives, etc.
Cyber Security – Key Challenges Limited understanding of cybercrime (among some key stakeholders)Ineffective Coordination/collaborationamong in-country stakeholdersLegal issuesLack of EnforcementIssues with international collaborationSocio-economic factors, etc.
Stakeholder Engagement/CooperationThree levels of Engagement toaddress Cybercrime & Cyber SecurityChallenges:oIn-Country StakeholderEngagemento Regional/Sub RegionalCollaborationo International Cooperation
In-Country Stakeholder EngagementTowardstacklingcybercrime fromWithin
Cybercrime Trends in Ghana/West Africa Cyber fraud in Ghana/West Africa is undermining the adoption of e-commerce by citizens in the region. Cyber Security - Current Developments Launch of National Cyber Security Policy & Strategy . 3/27/2015 8:22:31 AM .
