DIGITAL RIGHTS (PNRR)

The DIGITAL RIGHTS project aims to promote European legal culture in the field of criminal law and the protection of human rights, including in the area of criminal enforcement, with particular reference to European judicial cooperation instruments applied to the type of criminal activities commonly known as cybercrime and falling within the framework of the Council of Europe Convention on Cybercrime, also known as the Budapest Convention.The project is divided into three actions:

1. Design and delivery of 8 training modules in a ‘blended’ format, for a total of 350 hours, at the courts of appeal of Milan (Lombardy), Venice (Veneto), Bologna (Emilia-Romagna), Trieste (Friuli Venezia-Giulia), Florence (Tuscany), Bari (Puglia) and Catanzaro (Calabria) on how to strengthen investigations and judicial proceedings relating to cybercrime or crimes with a digital component in a European and transnational context.
2. Organization of two European events in Italy closely related to the topics covered in the training modules. These will provide added value through the online participation of experts, policymakers, and practitioners.
3. Construction of an experimental laboratory, with immersive 2D and 3D tools, for the simulation of the management of transnational cases relating to cybercrime, with anonymized real cases, the use of digital evidence collection and forensic analysis systems, verification of their admissibility, cross-border exchange of information and sharing of digital evidence, identification of the competent foreign authorities and simulation of cases of rejection or acceptance of such evidence, also in light of national and European case law on the collection, management, storage, sharing, and use of digital evidence.

DIGITAL RIGHTS is intrinsically innovative thanks to the following elements:

• Interdisciplinary approach: The project covers several areas, including law, new digital technologies, cybersecurity, and international cooperation. This interdisciplinary approach is innovative because it recognizes the complexity of cybercrime and requires a response involving a wide range of skills and perspectives.
• Blended training and practical activities: The project combines online and face-to-face elements to offer practical and flexible training. The integration of experimental workshops allows participants to directly apply the knowledge they have acquired, ensuring more effective learning. This innovative approach to learning enables participants to develop skills that are immediately usable in their professional practice.
• Focus on emerging technologies: The first European conference planned within the project will focus on emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, and blockchain, and their impact on cybercrime and related transnational investigations. This focus anticipates future challenges, offering an innovative opportunity to understand and address emerging digital threats.
• Promotion of international cooperation: The project actively promotes international and transnational cooperation by involving experts, policymakers, and practitioners from across Europe through their online participation. The European conferences provide a platform for knowledge sharing and interaction between different countries, promoting the adoption of best practices at the international level and improving collaboration between jurisdictions.

Experimental laboratory: The creation of an experimental laboratory with immersive 2D and 3D tools for the simulation of transnational cases related to cybercrime is a highly innovative element. This laboratory offers an engaging and realistic learning experience, allowing participants to hone their skills in handling complex cases. It also promotes collaboration between different legal authorities and understanding of different national and European case law.