Computer-related crimes in the Argentine Criminal Code

Abstract

The evolution of information and communications technology (ICT) has led to the emergence of a new criminogenic context, and with it, the incorporation of new types of crimes. The object of this paper is to analyse the criminal offences regulated by the Argentine Criminal Code that are committed using ICTs. These criminal offences are the production, distribution and possession of child pornography; cyber-bullying of children; violation of digital correspondence; unlawful access to data or to the computer system; illegal or abusive publication of electronic communications; disclosure of official secrets; unlawful access to, dissemination or alteration of personal data; computer fraud or embezzlement; damage to data and computer systems; interruption or obstruction of electronic communications; and alteration of evidence.