Understanding Laws and Legislation

Melissa K. A. Lukings (), Arash Habibi Lashkari () and Payman Hakimian ()
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Melissa K. A. Lukings: York University
Arash Habibi Lashkari: York University, School of Information Technology
Payman Hakimian: Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)

Chapter 3 in Understanding Cybercrime Victim Services, 2026, pp 69-99 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract This chapter examines the foundations, processes, and evolution of laws and legislation, emphasizing their critical role in maintaining justice, regulating behavior, and protecting rights in both traditional and digital contexts. It explores how laws are created, amended, and enforced through structured legislative processes that balance democratic participation, institutional authority, and public accountability. The discussion highlights the increasing complexity of lawmaking in the digital age—particularly concerning data privacy, cybersecurity, and online consumer protection—and provides a comparative analysis of national approaches in countries such as Canada, the United States, China, Germany, Vietnam, and France. Each system reflects distinct political and cultural priorities, from the EU’s rights-based regulatory model to state-centric frameworks emphasizing security and control. The chapter also underscores the importance of judicial interpretation, international treaties, and transnational cooperation in shaping modern legal systems. Ultimately, it concludes that effective governance in the digital era requires adaptable, transparent, and collaborative legal mechanisms that can respond to emerging technological and ethical challenges while ensuring fairness, accountability, and the protection of fundamental human rights.

Date: 2026
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-032-13273-4_3

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