Laos Law on Prevention and Combating Cybercrime (2015)
Laos' Law on Prevention and Combating Cybercrime (2015) establishes the legal framework for addressing cybercrime and includes provisions for data protection and cybersecurity. It criminalises unauthorised access, data interference, system interference, and misuse of devices. Includes provisions on electronic evidence, international cooperation, and service provider obligations. The Ministry of Post, Telecommunications and Communication oversees implementation.
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Framework Domains (5)
Cyber Offences (Articles 8-18)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| LAOS-CC-Art10 | Unauthorized Interception |
| LAOS-CC-Art11 | Computer System Interference |
| LAOS-CC-Art12 | Computer Data Forgery |
| LAOS-CC-Art13 | Online Social Media Damage |
| LAOS-CC-Art8 | Unauthorized Computer Access |
Cybercrime Provisions
Criminal provisions for cyber offences
General Provisions
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 42 USC 12181 | Definitions |
| 42 USC 12182(a) | General prohibition of discrimination |
| 42 USC 12182(b)(1) | Denial of participation |
| 42 USC 12182(b)(2)(A)(ii) | Reasonable modifications |
| 42 USC 12182(b)(2)(A)(iii) | Auxiliary aids and services |
| Art. 1 | Open Finance Implementation |
| Art. 2 | Consent Definition |
| Art. 3 | Objectives of Open Finance |
| Art. 4 | Participating Institutions |
| JOR-1 | Scope and Definitions (Article 1–2) |
| JOR-2 | Exemptions (Article 3) |
| LAOS-CC-Art1 | Purpose and Scope |
| LAOS-CC-Art2 | Definitions |
| PY-1 | Object and Scope |
| PY-2 | Definitions |
| Part 1, Sec. 1-3 | Purpose and Interpretation |
| Part 1, Sec. 4 | Application and Scope |
| Part 1, Sec. 5 | Crown Binding |
Investigation and Enforcement
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| LAOS-CC-Art40 | Investigation Procedures |
| LAOS-CC-Art53 | Inspection Powers |
| LAOS-CC-Art56 | Penalties |
Prevention Measures
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| LAOS-CC-Art20 | Awareness Campaigns |
| LAOS-CC-Art21 | Network Security |
| LAOS-CC-Art22 | LaoCERT |
| SAPIN2-1 | Code of Conduct |
| SAPIN2-2 | Corruption Risk Assessment |
| SAPIN2-3 | Third-Party Due Diligence |
| SAPIN2-4 | Training Programs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Laos Law on Prevention and Combating Cybercrime (2015)?
Laos Law on Prevention and Combating Cybercrime (2015) is a compliance framework from Laos with 5 domains and 33 controls. Laos' Law on Prevention and Combating Cybercrime (2015) establishes the legal framework for addressing cybercrime and includes provisions for data protection and cybersecurity. It criminalises unauthorised access, data interference, system interference, and misuse of devices. Includes provisions on electronic evidence, international cooperation, and service provider obligations. The Ministry of Post, Telecommunications and Communication oversees implementation. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does Laos Law on Prevention and Combating Cybercrime (2015) have?
Laos Law on Prevention and Combating Cybercrime (2015) has 33 controls organised across 5 domains. The largest domains are General Provisions (18 controls), Prevention Measures (7 controls), Cyber Offences (Articles 8-18) (5 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does Laos Law on Prevention and Combating Cybercrime (2015) map to?
Laos Law on Prevention and Combating Cybercrime (2015) maps to 624 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are Digital Economy Partnership Agreement (DEPA) (30% coverage), PAS 1192-5:2015 — Security-Minded Approach to BIM and Digital Built Environments (30% coverage), Canada ITSG-33 — IT Security Risk Management (30% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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