1. KEMENTERIAN PELAJARAN MALAYSIA
Self Access Learning Module
ICT Literacy for
Secondary School
Programme
NETWORKS AND THE INTERNET
Cyber Law
PUSAT PERKEMBANGAN KURIKULUM
KEMENTERIAN PELAJARAN MALAYSIA

2. ICTL for Secondary School - Networks and The Internet Module
MODULE 4
Cyber Law
Curriculum Development Centre
Ministry of Education Malaysia
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1. Name of Module : Cyber Law
2. Learning Outcomes : The students should be able to:
a. describe the need for cyber law
3. Knowledge and Skills :
a. Internet.
b. various forms of communication on the internet.
4. Module Summary : At the end of the module, the student is able to
a. describe the need to understand cyber law.
This module contains two activities:
Activity : Discussion on the reasons needed for cyber law.
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Activity : Discussion On Reasons For The Need Of Cyber Law
What is Cyber Law?
Cyber law refers to any laws relating to protecting the Internet and other online
communication technologies.
The Cyber Law Acts In Malaysia
The Malaysian Government has already passed several cyber laws to control and reduce
Internet abuse.
These cyber laws include:
• Digital Signature Act 1997
• Computer Crimes Act 1997
• Telemedicine Act 1997
• Communications and Multimedia Act 1998
Beside these cyber laws, there are three other cyber laws being drafted.
• Private Data Protection Bill
• Electronic Government Activities Bill
• Electronic Transactions Bill
Digital Signature Act 1997
Digital Signature is an identity verification standard that uses
encryption techniques to protect against e-mail forgery. The
encrypted code consists of the user’s name and a hash of all the
parts of the message.
By attaching the digital signature, one can ensure that nobody can
eavesdrop, intercept or temper with transmitted data.
Computer Crimes Act 1997
Gives protection against the misuse of computers and computer
criminal activities such as unauthorised use of programmes, illegal
transmission of data or messages over computers, hacking and
cracking of computer systems and networks.
Users can protect their rights to privacy and build trust in the
computer system.
The government can have control at a certain level over cyberspace to reduce cyber crime
activities.
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Telemedicine Act 1997
The Telemedicine Act 1997 ensures that only qualified medical
practitioners can practice telemedicine and that their patient's rights
and interests are protected.
This act provides future development and delivery of healthcare in
Malaysia.
Communications And Multimedia Act 1998
The implementation of Communication and Telecommunication Act
1998 ensures that information is secure, the network is reliable and
affordable all over Malaysia.
Needs for Cyber Law
Integrity and Security Security of
of Information Government Data
CYBER LAW
Legal Status of Online Intellectual Property
Transactions Rights
Privacy and Confidentially
of Information
Examples of Cyber abuse on the users
• sending a computer virus via e-mail
• hacking into your school’s database to change your examination
results.
• selling pirated software in a night market
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Worksheet :
Write a short essay on the need of cyber law
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Reference
Cashman, S. (2006) Discovering Computers 2006. USA : Thomson Course Technology.
Ibrahim Ahmad, Mohd Hafiz et al (2007) Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
Based on SPM Syllabus. Selangor: Venton Publishing (M) Sdn Bhd.
CD courseware ICT, Pusat Perkembangan Kurikulum. KPM
http://www.wikipedia.org
http://images.search.yahoo.com
http://www.google.com.my
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