Computer Crimes and Digital Investigations
Published on 19. February 2007
Book
Hardback
536 pages
978-0-19-929098-7 (ISBN)
Description
Computer and network-based crime is a rapidly growing phenomenon and problem for individuals, organisations and society as a whole, whether in the form of viruses or the distribution of child pornography. Following September 11th 2001, the horrific terrorism attacks on the London transport system in July 2005, and the threat of further attack through chemical and biological weapons, there is a broad governmental recognition of the vulnerability of society to attacks against critical infrastructure, which includes computer and communications systems. As a consequence, governments have placed computer crime laws high on the political agenda. This text provides a comprehensive legal analysis of the substantive and procedural rules relating to computer crime, and offers a clear explanation of the relevant technical aspects of computer crime, from types of attacks launched through to forensic techniques. The text places computer crime firmly in its international context, through comparative discussion of laws in other jurisdictions, international harmonisation initiatives, and mechanisms for co-operation between law enforcement bodies in different jurisdictions.
Reviews / Votes
An invaluable companion, not least because it largely delivers what it says on the cover David S Wall, King's Law JournalMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 250 mm
Width: 180 mm
Thickness: 30 mm
Weight
1090 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-929098-7 (9780199290987)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Dr Ian Walden is Professor of Information and Communications Law and Head of Computer and Communications Law in the Centre for Commercial Studies, Queen Mary, University of London; he is also a consultant to Baker & McKenzie.
Content
1. Introduction ; An ever-changing environment ; What it is and is not ; For whom? ; Laws and laws and... ; 'Lies, damn lies - statistics' ; Method and madness ; 2. From Computer Abuse to Cybercrime ; Introduction ; Subject matter ; Public policy ; Criminal law ; Criminal types and actors ; Policing cyberspace ; Concluding remarks ; 3. Committing Crimes: Substantive Offences ; Introduction ; Computer-related crimes ; Content-related offences ; Computer integrity offences ; Concluding remarks ; 4. Addressing the Data Problems: Cyber-forensics and Criminal Procedure ; Introduction ; Computer and network forensics ; Cyber-surveillance ; CPS-derived data ; Suspect-derived data ; Concluding remarks ; 5. International Aspects: Jurisdiction and Harmonization ; Introduction ; Material jurisdiction ; Procedural jurisdiction ; Harmonization initiatives ; Concluding remarks ; 6. Evidential Issues: Presenting Data ; Introduction ; Pre-trial disclosure ; Abuse of process ; Admissibility ; Probative value or evidential weight ; Expert witnesses ; Court presentation ; Concluding remarks ; 7. Computer Crimes and Digital Investigations ; In review ; Changing landscape and shifting priorities ; Law, code, and rules ; Regulating and policing cyberspace ; Where next? ; APPENDICES ; Appendix I: Computer Misuse Act 1990 ; Appendix II: Council of Europe Convention on Cybercrime ; Appendix III: Council Framework Decision 2005/222/JHA of 24 February 2005 ; Appendix IV: Association of Chief Police Officers Good Practice Guide for Computer based Electronic Evidence