The legal framework for the security of the individual in cyberspace

Abstract

Objectives The subject of the study is to present legal frameworks of the security of the individual in cyberspace. As a research hypothesis, it should be assumed that the level of this security depends primarily on the appropriate regulations and institutions that will deal with active forms of protection of the individual's security in cyberspace. To achieve this goal, the method of description of advantages and disadvantages of cyberspace and showing its characteristics was used in the work. Then, the analysis of legal provisions in Poland was carried out in terms of their applicability in policy which could guarantee the security of the individual in cyberspace. Material and methods The subject of the study is to present legal frameworks of the security of the individual in cyberspace. As a research hypothesis, it should be assumed that the level of this security depends primarily on the appropriate regulations and institutions that will deal with active forms of protection of the individual's security in cyberspace. Results As a research hypothesis, it should be assumed that the level of this Conclusions security depends primarily on the appropriate regulations and institutions that will deal with active forms of protection of the individual's security in cyberspace.

Keywords

• cybersecurity
• cybersecurity threats
• Security
• hacking
• data theft
• manipulation
• legal framework of safety