The Role of Arab Legislation in Addressing Cyber Extortion: Comparative Study

Abstract

The world has become a small village due to the tremendous developments in the field of artificial intelligence and technology. This has facilitated communication between everyone in commerce, education, and many other areas. However, this positive aspect has not been without its drawbacks, which have made it a cause for concern and tension due to the violation of data and privacy by individuals who, to say the least, are blackmailers and exploiters of their electronic information. Consequently, the phenomenon of electronic blackmail has become a frightening development every day, targeting various segments of society, from children and women to politicians. This is due to the ease with which personal data and information have become fluid and easy to access, even on a personal level. This leads to the violation of privacy, especially since Iraqi society is a purely Eastern society governed by customs and traditions that cannot be tolerated. Thus, electronic crimes are rejected, or rather, are new to it. This phenomenon is one of the behaviors that have spread, and the main reason for this is openness, contrary to its intended goal of meeting the needs of science and international trade, or keeping abreast of the world's developments. In order to clarify and explain the role of legislation in addressing electronic blackmail in Iraqi law and comparative laws, it is necessary to address the legal texts and the treatments it has developed.

The aim of this research is to demonstrate the role of legislation in addressing or mitigating the phenomena that have accompanied electronic development in all areas of life, or can be mitigated to a certain extent. The research approach is analytical, as it includes legal texts enacted by the Iraqi legislature, comparative legislation, and their application to practical realities and cases of electronic blackmail.