Regulatory Framework for Canada's Cybersecurity Policy

Abstract

The article examines the issue of regulatory regulation of cybersecurity policy in Canada, and also considers an assessment of the main stages of cyber law formation. It describes policy documents that aim to improve Canada's cybersecurity and develop directives that have a positive impact on the development of the national security system. It emphasizes the adoption of two National Cyber Security Strategies and highlights the importance of other legislative initiatives to protect the integrity of government systems, national critical assets, methods and forms of combating cybercrime and protecting Canadians in their daily use of information space. The focus is on Canada's international integration in the field of cybersecurity and cooperation in the field of national space protection with partner countries in modern conditions. The author concludes that the Canadian legislature and executive are responding quickly to information challenges and creating flexible legal legislation aimed at preventing future threats. After all, Canada was one of the first to develop a regulatory framework for cybersecurity, constantly improving legislative initiatives and allocating financial resources. Characterizing the specifics of the legal framework of Canadian cyber law, it should be noted that the authorities are making great efforts to change the law, modernize the powers of law enforcement agencies and ensure an order that prevents evasion of legal control over criminal activities online. The Canadian criteria for computer systems security are the basic standards of information security and are highly recognized by the international community. Internationally, Canada's cybersecurity is developed through the Five Eyes Alliance and is closely linked to US, UK, Australian and New Zealand policy priorities, providing access to intelligence from around the world and providing a high level of protection against cyber security. attacks. Canada has one of the world's best institutional systems for information policy, including the creation of a single information space, the functioning of e-government, free access to information, government regulation of the media, and most importantly clear regulation of all information relations and processes The positive experience is that the Canadian state has a long history of cooperation between the public and private sectors in the field of economic and national security. This joint cooperation is ensured through the mutual exchange of accurate and timely information on cyber threats, protection methods and other best practices.