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 (2)
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 |
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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 2 domains and 16 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 16 controls organised across 2 domains. The largest domains are Cybersecurity Governance (16 controls), Cybercrime Provisions (0 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 618 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are CFTC System Safeguards (17 CFR 37, 38, 39, 49) (63% coverage), Defence Security Principles Framework (DSPF) (63% coverage), Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) Release 2024 (63% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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