Some aspects of legal regulation of information technologies in Ukraine

This paper examines the main aspects of legal regulation of information technology in Ukraine, analyzing key legislative acts and their impact on the development of the IT sector. Particular attention is paid to the issues of information, information technology and information security, which are critically important in the context of modern challenges and threats. The author proves that the Law of Ukraine "On Information" provides a broad and comprehensive definition of information which allows covering various types of data and information. This creates a legal basis for regulating various aspects of information activities. The author considers the importance of information technology (IT) in the formation of modern society and its role in the processes of informatization. It is noted that IT is a key factor of progress affecting all spheres of life, from business to science, providing fast processing and access to information. Attention is focused on legal regulation in the field of information and information technology and its importance in the modern world is determined. It is determined that IT includes: programming, databases, networks, information security, web development, artificial intelligence, data processing, etc. IT is constantly developing, which leads to the emergence of new technologies and opportunities for using information for the benefit of society. The paper notes that the interaction of information security and information technology is critical to ensuring the security and efficiency of modern information systems. Information technology provides the infrastructure on which information security is built, and information security, in turn, protects these IT resources. It is proposed to improve the legal framework and continue research in the field of information technology. It is proved that rapid changes in the information sphere necessitate a thorough study of the compliance of current information legislation with the real state of information relations in Ukraine, which determines the relevance of this topic for further research in this area.