Title
Convention on Cybercrime of the Council of Europe (the “Budapest Convention”)
Dates of the instrument
Signature: 23 November 2001
Entry into force*: 01 July 2004
Summary
The Convention on Cybercrime of the Council of Europe (the Budapest Convention) is the first international treaty addressing crimes committed via the Internet and computer networks. It establishes a comprehensive framework for combating cybercrime through appropriate legislation and international cooperation, with particular focus on copyright infringement, computer-related fraud, and network security violations.
Key provisions supporting secure paperless trade include:
- Network security protection measures
- Computer systems integrity safeguards
- Data protection protocols
- Cross-border cybersecurity cooperation
- Digital evidence handling procedures
- Electronic information security standards
- International investigation frameworks
- Cybercrime prevention mechanisms
- Digital forensics protocols
- Network monitoring systems
Note: By promoting cybersecurity measures and ensuring the integrity of computer systems and data, the Convention fosters a secure environment that enables reliable cross-border paperless trade.
Relevant document(s)
Geographical coverage
Global
Legal nature
Treaties/Conventions
Trade processes
Transport Processes
Border and Regulatory Processes
Trade documents
Sea Cargo Manifest (SCM)
Air Cargo Manifest (ACM)
Dangerous Goods Declaration (DGD)
Customs Declaration (CD)
Phytosanitary certificate (ePhyto)
Contact point
* For a model law – entry into force of the law enacting a model law; for a treaty–entry into force