With reference to the Budapest Convention on Cybercrime, consider the following statements:
1. The Convention is the first international treaty that addresses internet and computer-related crime by harmonizing national laws and enhancing investigative techniques.
2. India is a signatory to the Convention and has ratified it to enhance international cooperation in cybercrime investigations.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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With reference to the Budapest Convention on Cybercrime, consider the following statements:
1. The Convention is the first international treaty that addresses internet and computer-related crime by harmonizing national laws and enhancing investigative techniques.
2. India is a signatory to the Convention and has ratified it to enhance international cooperation in cybercrime investigations.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

Statement 1 is correct: The Budapest Convention, adopted in 2001 by the Council of Europe, is the first international treaty to address crimes committed via the internet and computer networks. It aims to harmonize national laws and promote effective investigation and cooperation.

Statement 2 is not correct: India is not a signatory to the Budapest Convention. India has expressed concerns over the Convention being drafted without inclusive participation from non-European countries, especially developing nations.

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With reference to the Budapest Convention on Cybercrime, consider the following statements: 1. The Convention is the first international treaty that addresses internet and computer-related crime by harmonizing national laws and enhancing investigative techniques. 2. India is a signatory to the Convention and has ratified it to enhance international cooperation in cybercrime investigations. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2