Term describing governmental and official involvement in cyber policing
This article is about the generic term describing governmental and official involvement in cyber policing. For the phenomenon of vigilantic acts taken through the Internet, see
Internet vigilantism
.
Internet police
is a generic term for
police
and government agencies, departments and other organizations in charge of policing the
Internet
in a number of countries.
[1]
The major purposes of Internet police, depending on the state, are fighting
cybercrime
, as well as
censorship
and
propaganda
.
Canada
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Several attempts have been made to introduce tools that would allow law enforcement and security agencies to
eavesdrop
on online communications without a warrant, the latest of which was bill C-30, tabled in February 2012
[2]
which was abandoned because of strong public opposition.
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Estonia
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The Computer Emergency Response Team of
Estonia
(CERT Estonia), established in 2006, is an organization responsible for the management of security incidents in .ee computer networks. Its task is to assist Estonian Internet users in the implementation of preventive measures in order to reduce possible damage from security incidents and to help them in responding to security threats. CERT Estonia deals with security incidents that occur in Estonian networks, are started there, or have been notified of by citizens or institutions either in Estonia or abroad.
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India
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Cyber Crime Investigation Cell
[5]
is a wing of
Mumbai Police
, India, to deal with
computer crimes
, and to enforce provisions of India's
Information Technology Law
, namely,
The Information Technology Act, 2000
, and various cyber crime-related provisions of criminal laws, including the
Indian Penal Code
, and the Companies Act of India subsection on IT-Sector responsibilities of corporate measures to protect cybersecurity. Cyber Crime Investigation Cell is a part of the Crime Branch, Criminal Investigation Department of the Mumbai Police.
[6]
Andhra Pradesh Cyber Crime Investigation Cell
[7]
is a wing of
Hyderabad Police
, India, to deal with Cyber crimes.
Indian Computer Emergency Response Team
(CERT-In) also deals with Cyber Security.
"Cyber Police", the Hi-Tech Crime Enquire Cell of the
Kerala Police
.
[8]
Japan
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In March 2022, Japan enacted on Wednesday legislation establishing an
internet police bureau
and a special investigative team at the National Police Agency tasked with tackling serious cybercrime cases.
[9]
[10]
Netherlands
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Dutch police were reported to have set up an Internet Brigade to fight
cybercrime
. It will be allowed to infiltrate Internet newsgroups and discussion forums for intelligence gathering, to make pseudo-purchase and to provide services.
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People's Republic of China
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It has been reported
[12]
that in 2005, departments of provincial and municipal governments in
mainland China
began creating teams of Internet commentators from propaganda and police departments and offering them classes in
Marxism
,
propaganda techniques
, and the
Internet
. They are reported to guide discussion on public bulletin boards away from politically sensitive topics by posting opinions anonymously or under false names.
Chinese Internet police
also erase
anti-communist
comments and post pro-government messages.
Chinese Communist Party
leader
Hu Jintao
has declared the party's intent to strengthen the administration of the online environment and maintain the initiative in online opinion.
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Thailand
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After
the 2006 coup in Thailand
, the Thai police has been active in monitoring and silencing
dissidents
online.
Censorship of the Internet
is carried out by the
Ministry of Information and Communications Technology of Thailand
and the
Royal Thai Police
, in collaboration with the
Communications Authority of Thailand
and the
Telecommunication Authority of Thailand
.
[14]
On 29 April 2010,
Wipas Raksakulthai
was arrested on charges of
lese majeste
following a post to his Facebook account criticizing
King Bhumibol
.
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In May 2011,
Amnesty International
named him a "
prisoner of conscience
."
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United Kingdom
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The
Internet Watch Foundation
(IWF) is the only recognised organisation in the United Kingdom operating an Internet 'Hotline' for the public and IT professionals to report their exposure to potentially illegal
content
online. It works in partnership with the police, Government, the public, Internet service providers and the wider online industry.
United States
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See also
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References
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Jennifer Coleman, "Internet Police Patrol Cyberspace for Child-Sex Stalkers",
Associated Press
Online, March 14, 2000.
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"Legislative Summary of Bill C-30"
.
Parliament of Canada
. Retrieved
13 August
2013
.
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"Government killing online surveillance bill"
. CBC
. Retrieved
13 August
2013
.
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"Estonian Informatics Centre - About CERT Estonia"
. Ria.ee. Archived from
the original
on 2012-03-09
. Retrieved
2013-06-24
.
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"Indian Cyber Crime Investigation Cell Official Website"
. Cybercellmumbai.com. Archived from
the original
on 2013-05-30
. Retrieved
2013-06-24
.
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"Cyber Crime Investigation Cell, Mumbai"
. Archived from
the original
on 16 May 2017
. Retrieved
17 December
2017
.
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"Hyderabad Police Cyber Crime Investigation Cell Official Website"
. Hyderabadpolice.gov.in
. Retrieved
2013-06-24
.
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"Official website of Kerala Police"
.
keralapolice.org
. Archived from
the original
on 2014-09-06.
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"Law enacted to create cybercrime bureau at Japan police agency"
. Mar 30, 2022.
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"「サイバ?警察局」が?足、警察? 高まる脅威に??"
(in Japanese). Apr 1, 2022.
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Jelle van Buuren (26 August 2001).
"Dutch Police expected to check 300.000 Internet-users in 2004"
.
heise.de
.
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Jonathan Watts (14 June 2005).
"China's secret internet police target critics with web of propaganda"
.
the Guardian
.
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China's Hu vows to "purify" Internet
[
dead link
]
,
Reuters
, January 24, 2007
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Brad Adams, Asia director at Human Rights Watch (2007-05-25).
"Thailand: Military-Backed Government Censors Internet"
. Hrw.org
. Retrieved
2013-06-24
.
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"Tracking digital footprints: Police are becoming increasingly adept at tackling online crimes"
.
Bangkok Post
. 7 July 2010
. Retrieved
15 May
2011
.
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Pravit Rojanaphruk (14 May 2011).
"Amnesty International names Thailand's first 'prisoner of conscience'
"
.
The Nation
. Archived from
the original
on 17 May 2011
. Retrieved
15 May
2011
.
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