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Contracting Parties Convention on Cybercrime Costa Rica

Dates Accession: September 22, 2017 Entry into force: January 1, 2018

Declarations, Reservations

Declaration made upon accession and updated April 2, 2018:
"In accordance with the provisions of Articles 24 and 27 of the Convention on Cybercrime, the authority designated by the Republic of Costa Rica is as follows:
Authority: Oficina de Asesoría Técnica y Relaciones Internacionales, Fiscalía General de la República
Ministerio de Público de Costa Rica
Address: Republic of Costa Rica, province of San José, Avenue 6 y 8, streets 13 y 15, Barrio Gonzales Lahmann, First judicial circuit of San José, Building of Courts of Justice, second floor, Zip code: 80-1003
Telephones: +506 2295-3449, +506 2295-3458, Fax: +506 2223-2602, Email: oatri-mp@poder-judicial.go.cr"

Declarations made upon accession:
1. "Regarding Article 10 of the Convention on Cybercrime, the Republic of Costa Rica interprets that it is understood that the use of copyright of literary or artistic works obtained through a computer system will not be punishable when its purpose is not for profit, to the extent required for illustration purposes for teaching, as long as the said use is done in accordance with proper use, and mention is made of the source and the name of the author, if this author appears in the source. Similarly, the reproduction and digital storage of literary or artistic works obtained by students and academic staff by computer means solely for illustration for teaching purposes shall not be punishable."
2. "Regarding Article 24 of the Convention on Cybercrime, the Republic of Costa Rica interprets that it is understood that it will not apply to extradition of Costa Rican nationals who are in the territory of Costa Rica."
3. "The Republic of Costa Rica indicates that, in conformity with the provisions of the Convention on Cybercrime in its Article 35, it designates the Judicial Authority as contact point to ensure the provision of immediate assistance for the purpose of investigations or proceedings concerning criminal offences related to computer systems and data, or for the collection of evidence."

 

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