NCJ Number
197455
Journal
International Review of Penal Law Volume: 72 Issue: 3 Dated: 2001 Pages: 813-836
Date Published
2001
Length
23 pages
Annotation
This four-part report from the 17th International Congress of Penal Law describes the nature of computer crimes and addresses issues and problems that will affect the international community.
Abstract
With the increased developments in the use of network technology, an increase in criminal activity has occurred causing billions of dollars in damage to governments and private industry. Criminals are extending their crimes to vulnerable societies such as emerging democracies and organizations of developing societies. Developing societies do not have the resources and technology to combat or protect themselves. The response to computer crime must be on an international level. This report is divided into four parts beginning with a description on how network technology has created a new type of criminal and criminal enterprise using unique techniques to victimize individuals and organizations. A description is also given on how these crimes are detected by investigators. In part two, international efforts in dealing with computer crimes, including initiatives by the G-8, the Council of Europe, and individual states are addressed. The report continues by addressing substantive, procedural, and other issues that need to be examined by the international legal community. In conclusion, governments, organizations, and individuals will need to communicate effectively and share information and resources to counter and combat computer crimes. The result may be developing countries enacting legislation and closing the loopholes that exist for computer criminals. Resolutions and recommendations