A new act combating various forms of abuse in electronic communication has been adopted by the Polish parliament. Included is a prohibition of tactics such as smishing and CLI spoofing, representative of the wider challenges brought on by the digital age.
Enforced since 25 September 2023, this regulatory measure brings a substantial transformation in the Polish legislations. It directly affects not just individuals but also corporations conducting business in the region, especially those industries heavily reliant on technology and digital communication.
According
to the report by Hogan Lovells, the implication of this act is far-reaching. It contributes to the broader global discussion regarding personal online safety and security, particularly in this age of increasing digital threats.
- Smishing
- CLI Spoofing
The act’s specific focus on smishing – a security attack in which the user is tricked into downloading a Trojan horse, virus or other malware onto his or her cellular phone or other mobile device – signifies serious attention to contemporary forms of digital frauds.
Similarly important, the law aims to tackle CLI (Caller Line Identification) spoofing, a practice where callers falsify the information transmitted to your caller ID display to disguise their identity, thereby misleading the receiver about the origin of the call. This type of fraudulent activity has been on the rise, and the new regulation is a key response in national law against it.
As legal professionals across the globe continue to negotiate the evolving landscape of digital communication and its associated pitfalls, keeping informed about such legislative initiatives is crucial. The case of Poland serves as a noteworthy example in this context, standing at the forefront of legal adaptations to digital abuse in communication.