Harmonization of terms and concepts in information law

this article examines the problem of improving the conceptual apparatus of information law. The essence of the problem associated with the conceptual apparatus of information law is its harmonization. The author offers a definition of harmonization of the conceptual apparatus of information law, discussing the goal (achieving uniformity within the field of information law and ensuring substantive alignment with the terminology of related fields and with international (interstate) standards and practices) and the objectives of harmonization (developing stable legal definitions for the general part of information law, strengthening the legal basis of information legislation, supporting legal practice, developing information law doctrine, and establishing procedures for the continuous review and adaptation of terminology to technological changes). It is concluded that for the effective development of information law and the formation of a coherent, consistent conceptual apparatus, a comprehensive and differentiated approach to harmonization methods is necessary. Systematic implementation of the "streamlining – unification – standardization – harmonization" model improves the quality of legislation and law enforcement. Comparative legal experience (for example, the unification of definitions within the CIS model laws) confirms that a unified conceptual framework is a prerequisite for coordinated legal decisions in complex, rapidly evolving areas.

harmonization, information security, information legislation, information code, information law, cybersecurity, conceptual framework, systematization of legislation, digital transformation, unification