Digital identity theft is not a new phenomenon. A crime occurs when an individual’s identity, such as their first name, last name, nickname or other identifying information, is unlawfully used or compromised in cyberspace. Recognizing the multiple devastating impacts of digital identity theft informed the formulation of Cybercrime Law No. 17 of 2023 by the Jordanian Legislature to address the crime. Article 5 of the same law explicitly outlines offences related to attacks on information systems, information networks and electronic websites. At the same time, Paragraph C criminalizes the act of impersonating the owner of a website, a crime closely linked to unauthorized access offences. Against this background, this paper critically interrogates the contents, strengths and shortcomings of Jordanian Cybercrime Law No. 17 of 2023. The paper contends that though the Jordanian Cybercrime Law has made significant strides in addressing digital crimes, particularly in cases involving identity theft, unauthorized access and digital forgery, the law still has specific gaps that must be strategically addressed to be holistically effective.