Mozambique's National Institute of Information Technologies (INTIC) advocates greater control of cybercrime through the adoption of a regulatory framework on the matter, an essential tool to mitigate human trafficking.
The Chairman of the Board of Directors (PCA) of INTIC, Lourino Chemane, said that the approval of an instrument that regulates the matter will allow for greater control and improve cybersecurity in Mozambique.
Recently, INTIC resorted to statistical data from international entities such as the United Nations (UN), European Union (EU), among others, because in the country there is still a mechanism for analyzing data on human trafficking. INTIC is currently preparing a proposal on the digital certification system that will be submitted to the Council of Ministers, the objective of which is its entry into force by 2023.
According to Chemane, the instrument will allow the introduction of electronic signatures, a mechanism that will increase the authenticity of information and the mitigation of cyber crimes.
"We are in the implementation phase and we believe that in the near future we will introduce the material that will allow leaders, citizens, state officials and others to sign documents with confidence and security”, said Chemane, in Maputo, during the launch of the week of celebrations for the World Day against Trafficking in Persons.
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According to the source, data released by the EU and the UN, in 2021, reveal a significant increase in cases related to human trafficking based on the use of information and communication technologies.
The list of these crimes includes sexual exploitation, forced labor, illegal adoption, enticement, intimidation, among others.
The leader cited a 2021 International Police (INTERPOL) report that highlights the types of crimes committed in Mozambique and their distribution.
According to the source, around 10 million cyber crimes have been registered in the country, some related to human trafficking.
To eliminate this evil, INTIC recommends investing in a comprehensive response, accelerating global integration between governments, establishments and correct use of data to enhance national efforts and promote the adoption of a global model to combat these crimes.
Victims of trafficking are women, children, young people and emigrants used for sexual exploitation, services or forced labor, or even for the extraction of human organs and begging.
