Papua New Guinea National Cybersecurity Policy & Cybercrime Act (2016)
Papua New Guinea's Cybercrime Code Act 2016 criminalises cybercrimes and establishes data protection provisions. The National Cybersecurity Policy (2021) provides a framework for cybersecurity governance. The Cybercrime Act covers illegal access, data interference, system interference, misuse of devices, and computer-related fraud. Data protection provisions address unauthorized access to personal data. The National Information and Communications Technology Authority (NICTA) oversees telecommunications and cybersecurity.
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Framework Domains (22)
Access Controls
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PNG-2 | Illegal Access to ICT Systems |
Asset Management
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PNG-6 | Misuse of Devices |
Availability
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PNG-5 | System Interference |
Communications Security
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PNG-3 | Illegal Interception |
Content Moderation
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PNG-9 | Content-Related Offences and Obligations |
Coordination
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PNG-20 | Public-Private Partnerships |
Critical Infrastructure
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PNG-10 | Critical Infrastructure Protection |
Cybercrime Provisions
Criminal provisions for cyber offences
Cybersecurity Governance
National cybersecurity policy framework
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| FAA-CS-1.1 | Governance Structure |
| FAA-CS-1.2 | Policies and Procedures |
| FAA-CS-1.3 | Roles and Responsibilities |
| JP-FSA-CYB-GOV-01 | Board and Senior Management Oversight |
| JP-FSA-CYB-GOV-02 | Cybersecurity Risk Assessment |
| JP-FSA-CYB-GOV-03 | Third-Party Risk Management |
| KUWAIT-GOV-01 | Cybersecurity Strategy and Policy |
| KUWAIT-GOV-02 | Organizational Structure and Accountability |
| KUWAIT-GOV-03 | Risk Management Framework |
| KUWAIT-GOV-04 | Third-Party Security Management |
| PNG-CC-CG-01 | National Cybersecurity Framework |
| PNG-CC-CG-02 | NICTA Oversight |
| PNG-CC-CG-03 | Incident Response |
| RBI-CYB-GOV-01 | Board-Approved Cyber Security Policy |
| RBI-CYB-GOV-02 | CISO and Security Organization |
| RBI-CYB-GOV-03 | Cyber Crisis Management Plan |
Data Integrity
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PNG-4 | Data Interference and Integrity |
Enforcement
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PNG-18 | Penalties and Corporate Liability |
Foundations
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PNG-1 | Scope of the Cybercrime Code Act 2016 |
Fraud Prevention
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PNG-7 | Computer-Related Forgery and Fraud |
Governance
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PNG-11 | National Cybersecurity Governance |
Identity Protection
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PNG-8 | Identity-Related Offences |
Incident Coordination
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PNG-12 | Computer Emergency Response Team Coordination |
Incident Response
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PNG-16 | Incident Response and Notification |
International Cooperation
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PNG-14 | International Cooperation |
Investigations
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PNG-13 | Investigation Powers and Evidence Preservation |
People
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PNG-15 | Cybersecurity Awareness and Capacity Building |
Privacy
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PNG-19 | Privacy Considerations Pending Legislation |
Records and Logs
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| PNG-17 | Data Retention for Service Providers |
Your Compliance Coverage
If you comply with Papua New Guinea National Cybersecurity Policy & Cybercrime Act (2016), you already cover:
CFTC System Safeguards (17 CFR 37, 38, 39, 49)
28%
10 controls mapped
Compare →Defence Security Principles Framework (DSPF)
28%
10 controls mapped
Compare →Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) Release 2024
28%
10 controls mapped
Compare →+ 637 more: NIS2 Directive (Directive (EU) 2022/2555) (28%), DORA (25%)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Papua New Guinea National Cybersecurity Policy & Cybercrime Act (2016)?
Papua New Guinea National Cybersecurity Policy & Cybercrime Act (2016) is a compliance framework from Papua New Guinea with 22 domains and 36 controls. Papua New Guinea's Cybercrime Code Act 2016 criminalises cybercrimes and establishes data protection provisions. The National Cybersecurity Policy (2021) provides a framework for cybersecurity governance. The Cybercrime Act covers illegal access, data interference, system interference, misuse of devices, and computer-related fraud. Data protection provisions address unauthorized access to personal data. The National Information and Communications Technology Authority (NICTA) oversees telecommunications and cybersecurity. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does Papua New Guinea National Cybersecurity Policy & Cybercrime Act (2016) have?
Papua New Guinea National Cybersecurity Policy & Cybercrime Act (2016) has 36 controls organised across 22 domains. The largest domains are Cybersecurity Governance (16 controls), Access Controls (1 controls), Asset Management (1 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does Papua New Guinea National Cybersecurity Policy & Cybercrime Act (2016) map to?
Papua New Guinea National Cybersecurity Policy & Cybercrime Act (2016) maps to 640 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are CFTC System Safeguards (17 CFR 37, 38, 39, 49) (28% coverage), Defence Security Principles Framework (DSPF) (28% coverage), Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) Release 2024 (28% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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