The Importance of Information Technology Law in Modern Society After the Covid-19 Pandemic

Information technologies have become indispensable to human life today, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic. States have benefited from information technologies during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Information technology and resources can lead to positive and negative consequences. When using these technologies and instruments, acting according to the law is necessary. Therefore, the importance of Information Technology Law comes to the fore. This article used analysis and comparative methods to reveal these effects and results. In addition, modern society and Information Technology Law are analyzed together with some important parts of the information technology sector that fall within the scope of the law, such as electronic signature, personal data protection, social media law, and cybercrime. This article aims to observe Information Technology Law's positive and negative impact on modern society by analyzing the transformations observed in social life during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. In particular, the negative use of information technologies has triggered crimes such as abuse and harassment. In other words, in addition to the positive effects of the use and proliferation of information technology, negative effects have also been observed on societies and states. The most important of these effects is the effect of informatics in creating crime and facilitating the commission of crime. The law regarding such events should control how we can maintain a safe and secure order in the modern, turbulent society, and states should regulate this area under the law. The information technology sector is relevant to all categories of people, from children to adults, the public sector, businesses, banks, etc. Therefore, a common struggle strategy needs to be established. This article provides an assessment of these issues. This article will open new avenues for discussion and contribute to the field of information technology law.