Abstract

DIAZ BASURTO, Ingrid Joselyne; OJEDA SOTOMAYOR, Pablo Mariano; CAJAS PARRAGA, Cinthia Mariela  and  CABRERA RIPALDA, Evelyn Paulina. Legal challenges in Ecuador regarding computer crimes, importance of its prevention. Universidad y Sociedad [online]. 2023, vol.15, n.6, pp. 746-754.  Epub Dec 20, 2023. ISSN 2218-3620.

The qualitative study of computer crimes in Ecuador, based on the Comprehensive Organic Penal Code, reveals a complex interaction between legislation and the perception of various social actors. In this investigation, interviews were conducted with judges, prosecutors, lawyers, banking personnel and the general population. The interviews shed light on the subjective interpretation of laws and the knowledge gap around cybercrime. The need for greater awareness and training is highlighted, especially among judicial and banking personnel to effectively address these crimes. Furthermore, the importance of constant adaptation of legislation to face the changing challenges of cyberspace is evident, thus ensuring an effective legal response to computer threats. The need arises to alert the population to prevent them from becoming victims of such crimes.

Keywords : computer crimes; cybersecurity; legislation; legal security.