The President of the Republic of Uzbekistan has adopted a resolution "On measures to organize scientific research activities in the field of digital forensics."

The resolution aims to improve the effectiveness of combating crimes committed using information and communication technologies, as well as to enhance the methods of detecting and investigating such crimes through the organization of scientific research activities in the field of digital forensics.

In accordance with this resolution, the Digital Forensics Research Institute will be established under the Law Enforcement Academy of the Republic of Uzbekistan. This institute is expected to become a center for innovative research and development in the field of digital forensics.

Key aspects of the resolution include:

1. Granting the institute the authority to conduct forensic medical examinations and research in the field of digital forensics.
2. Introducing modern technologies into the processes of investigating cybercrimes, with particular emphasis on using big data analysis, artificial intelligence, and other advanced technologies to enhance the effectiveness of law enforcement activities.
3. Providing practical assistance to law enforcement agencies in detecting, seizing, retaining, and researching digital traces of crimes.
4. Developing and improving methods for conducting forensic examinations in digital forensics.
5. Developing methods for detecting and investigating crimes committed using crypto-assets and blockchain technologies.
6. Training highly qualified personnel in digital forensics.
7. Expanding international scientific and technical cooperation in combating cybercrime.

The resolution also emphasizes the creation of a "Unified Register of Digital Evidence," an interdepartmental automated system. This register is intended to collect, record, store, and analyze digital evidence, including photos, videos, audio recordings, information about electronic wallets, crypto-asset addresses, IP addresses, and other digital traces of crimes. The implementation of this register will enhance the effectiveness of investigating cybercrimes and ensure the reliable preservation of digital evidence.

The distinctive feature of this resolution is its comprehensive approach to modernizing the processes of detecting and investigating crimes committed using information and communication technologies, including those in the field of crypto-assets and blockchain technologies.

Implementing the tasks outlined in the resolution will ensure the inevitability of accountability for crimes committed using information and communication technologies, improve the effectiveness of law enforcement agencies in combating cybercrime, and create additional safeguards for protecting the rights, freedoms, and legitimate interests of citizens in the digital space.