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In light of the escalating challenges associated with digital blackmail, deepfakes, and the spread of cybercrime in Iraq, and the growing need for a secure digital environment that respects human rights and freedom of publication, security agencies, led by the National Center for Digital Security, have begun developing an integrated framework aimed at:
Reviewing the current cybercrime law and developing a modern, comprehensive cybercrime law that is in line with technical changes, respects human rights principles, and serves the state's interests.
1. Coordination between security agencies
The following parties were contacted:
* The National Center for Digital Security as a coordinating administrative body
* Ministry of Interior
* Iraqi National Intelligence Service
* National Security Service
It was agreed to define clear responsibilities for each party, while ensuring the protection of institutional rights and confidentiality of information.
2. Assigning investigation and follow-up tasks
* The National Center coordinates with global platforms Meta, Google X, and others.
* Security agencies assume investigative, monitoring, and digital intelligence sharing roles.
3. Referral of specialized academic study
A copy of the study entitled "The National Plan to Combat Deepfakes and Digital Extortion in Iraq", prepared by researcher Mustafa Kamel, was referred to:
* The Council of Advisors in the Prime Minister's Office
* Ministry of Interior
* National Intelligence Service
* National Security Service
This is for the purpose of reviewing it technically and legally and studying it in terms of applicability in the Iraqi security reality.
Work is underway to integrate artificial intelligence tools into supporting security decision-making, in multiple areas
Most notable:
1. Monitoring and analyzing digital content
* Automatically analyze suspicious posts.
* Learn about organized and funded Bots Trolls campaigns.
* Deepfake Detection Detect fake content using techniques
2. Support security investigations
* Building forensic data analysis systems based on predictive artificial intelligence.
* Identify cybercrime patterns and identify sources of attacks.
3 Linking with international databases
* Integration with INTERPOL platforms and global digital security organizations.
* Identify digital criminals using certified digital fingerprints.
4. Analysis of networks of relationships and incitement
* Interactive mapping of links between suspicious accounts.
* Support security verification of incitement and hate campaigns.
1. An official meeting was held with researcher Mustafa Kamel to discuss mechanisms for activating the study within the Iraqi security and legal reality.
2. Forming a joint legal technical team to develop an updated draft of the Cybercrime Law, which includes:
* Deepfake crimes.
* Digital extortion.
* Data misuse.
* Ethical standards for protecting digital rights.
3. Implementing a pilot project for an intelligent surveillance system at the national level, with joint funding between security agencies and possible international support.
4. Preparing a roadmap for digital transformation in national security, with artificial intelligence at the heart of analysis and intervention mechanisms.
A National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence seeks to propel a nation’s AI capabilities through investment in research, education, and economic growth, while ensuring ethical and responsible AI use.