Title: Electronic disciplinary violations and methods of proof in Jordanian and Egyptian laws

Authors: Oday Mohammad Al-Hilat; Nayel Musa AlOmran

Addresses: Faculty of Law, Yarmouk University, Jordan ' Department of Legal and Judicial Studies, Zayed University, UAE

Abstract: The use of electronic means of a public official in carrying out their duties may lead to an instance wherein the person discloses confidential information, which can significantly impact their obligations. After verifying this act as part of electronic misconduct, disciplinary action is enforced upon the concerned party to rectify and ensure proper functioning in delivering public services without any disturbance or infringement. The study presents several significant findings regarding the absence of comparative regulations concerning electronic violations and their judicial evidence. It provides recommendations such as modifying legislative frameworks to enhance public utility disciplinary systems and incorporating rules for electric violations. The fundamental focus revolves around assessing, verifying, and punishing digital misconduct by management or regulatory bodies. Additionally, this research employs descriptive-analytical methods comparing the Jordanian Law with its Egyptian counterpart in exploring these issues.

Keywords: public; official; electronic; disciplinary; violation; disclosure of secrets and proof.

DOI: 10.1504/IJESDF.2024.142011

International Journal of Electronic Security and Digital Forensics, 2024 Vol.16 No.6, pp.703 - 719

Received: 14 Apr 2023
Accepted: 22 Jun 2023
Published online: 07 Oct 2024 *

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