The Limits of Criminal Law Protection for Corporate Data Rights in the Context of New Economic Crimes

Abstract

The development of the digital economy has made data a critical production resource for enterprises. Against this backdrop, new forms of economic crimes have emerged, targeting data and utilizing technology as their tool, resulting in severe violations of corporate data rights. Criminal law serves as the ultimate safeguard for various rights and plays a crucial role in protecting corporate data rights. However, overemphasizing data security measures may hinder data flow and technological innovation. Conversely, it would encourage criminal acts and harm the interests of the enterprise. Therefore, given the specific characteristics of emerging economic crimes, it is essential to clarify the appropriate level of constitutional protection for corporate data rights, analyze existing issues, and propose corresponding recommendations. This approach will ensure adequate protection of corporate data rights while facilitating data circulation and technological innovation, thereby enabling more effective responses to the challenges posed by these new types of economic crimes.