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This article examines the first global, legally binding convention on cybercrime, expected to be adopted by the UN General Assembly later this year. However, the author of this article asserts the landmark achievement should not be celebrated.

Summary

  1. Russia, China and North Korea among those who wanted a global treaty.
  2. Member states did not agree, with strong opposition from US and Europe.
  3. Fears of significant risks to human rights, cybersecurity, and national security. 
  4. Concerns Russia could use the laws to target minority groups.
READ: The UN finally advances a convention on cybercrime . . . and no one is happy about it

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