Legal conflicts in the definition of the concepts of "computer information", "digital information" or "electronic data"

The purpose of the research. The article explores international and domestic legal norms of the Russian Federation and the CIS countries, indicating adherence to the term "computer information". Results. The similarity of national sources of criminal legislation of the CIS countries is primarily due to a model document developed in the Commonwealth, which is not mandatory, which was demonstrated by the analysis. In the main part of this study, the positions of scientists on the separation of the current right from the actual use of information without reference to specific computer devices are clearly expressed. The term "digital information" is not used in applicable law, but is widely used in science, the media and in international business communication. The adoption of the Convention against Cybercrime 2024 leads to the need to revise the possibility of applying the term "electronic data". In essence, the terms "computer information" and "electronic data" can be simultaneously applied in international and national law. However, the formation of a single conceptual apparatus for the BRICS member countries can contribute to the full achievement of the goals of cooperation in the fight against crime and harmonize national legal systems, supporting the idea of multipolarity.