Civil Law Mechanisms for Regulating Information Security and Risk Management in Ukraine within the Context of European Integration
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https://doi.org/10.32631/pb.2025.4.04Keywords:
civil law regulation, mechanisms for protecting rights, information and legal relations, cyber threats, international cyber security standards, information security risks, legal liability, European integration.Abstract
This article examines civil law mechanisms for regulating information security and risk management in Ukraine within the context of European integration. The information society and the mechanism of interaction between its components are identified and characterised. It is noted that the information society is the result of profound transformations in the fields of technology, economics and law, which are radically changing the nature of social and legal relations. The features of legal regulation of personal protection and risk management in the digital space in the context of European integration are analysed. The relevance and problems of modern mechanisms for ensuring information security, in particular in Ukraine, are examined, and the need to harmonise legislation with international standards, such as European Union directives and Council of Europe conventions, is emphasised. Information security is interpreted as a system of legal and technical measures to protect the rights and interests of subjects in digital relations, with a particular emphasis on liability, compensation for damage and preventive measures. The role of civil law instruments in forming an effective protection system in the context of modern cyber threats and globalisation, which contributes to the improvement of the legal culture and legal stability of the Ukrainian information space, is examined.
It is noted that the modern understanding of information security in the context of civil law is formed at the intersection of national legislation, international standards and doctrinal approaches. Information security is considered not only as a sphere of public administration, but also as an important element of civil law relations that directly affects the rights of individuals and legal entities. Arguments are presented regarding the need to improve legal mechanisms, taking into account international standards and EU practice, particularly in the areas of risk management, contractual and insurance activities, which will contribute to increasing Ukraine's legal stability. It has been established that information security is becoming an important subject of civil law, and its protection requires the integration of technical, managerial and legal instruments.
It is proposed to supplement civil legislation and other regulatory acts regarding the civil law mechanism for regulating information security and risk management in Ukraine.
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