Information as a weapon: features of application in modern realities

Abstract

The article defines and considers the features of using information as a weapon in modern society. As of today, information legal relations are rapidly developing, which is due to scientific progress, the use of innovative technologies and the emergence of new information resources. Many legal concepts are gradually losing their relevance, despite the fact that some acquire new meaning in connection with various historical events and require clear legal regulation. One of these is information, which is currently used not only as new knowledge or a commodity, but as a weapon, especially in the context of hybrid wars. After all, then the psychological processing of the conflict region is carried out, which affects not only military personnel, but also the civilian population. It is clear that the post-industrial society has many information opportunities, but the use of information weapons requires a detailed study, taking into account the current situation in the world, in particular in Ukraine. Every year, information turns into a means of political influence, losing its main function. And it is this that creates a danger for the development of states and future generations, since many modern wars begin precisely with information wars. In view of this, it can be argued that the topic of research «information as a weapon» needs a comprehensive study from a legal point of view. An analysis of a number of current legal acts related to informational legal relations was carried out, in particular the Law of Ukraine «On access to public information». Given the novelty and certain specifics of information law, there are still no unified studies on the essence of «information weapons» and related concepts. In order to protect and protect the information rights of a person and citizen, as well as the rights to life, freedom and dignity in democratic states, it is necessary to systematically analyze the concept of «hybrid war» as a legal phenomenon and gradually fill the gaps in information legislation. Thanks to the use of many textbooks and achievements of modern legal thought (scientific works), problematic issues of this topic were revealed.