Digital economy blueprint

5.3.4.3 Taxation of IT equipment, 

devices and telecommunication 

services

The current trend of governments imposing heavy 

taxation on digital infrastructure equipment, digital 

devices and telecommunication services leads to un-

affordability of such digital infrastructure, digital de-

vices and telecommunication services. 

5.3.4.4 Cyber security threats

Digital economy is highly reliant on online presence, 

digital trade and logistics. Therefore, cyber-securi-

ty threats remain a factor in the success of a digital 

economy. Insufficient regulation, uncontrolled access 

to digital infrastructure and lack of digital hygiene 

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predisposes all players of the digital economy to cy-

ber-security risks and threats.