International Efforts to Combat Cybercrime

Wednesday, April 06, 2005 | 8:00AM–8:00AM
Session Type: Resources
Viruses, worms, unauthorized access, denials of service, and phishing attacks are serious crimes that can cause major economic and physical damage. Adoption of appropriate cybercrime laws directed at combating these harmful and unlawful activities by countries around the globe could serve as an important tool in the global fight against criminals or terrorists who seek to disrupt computer networks, misuse private or sensitive information, or simply commit more traditional crimes by digital means. Concerns about excessive surveillance, invasions of privacy, and loss of freedom also factor into the public policy debates. This panel will discuss the prospects for renewal of portions of the USA PATRIOT Act due to sunset in December 2005. Panelists will also describe international initiatives, including ratification of the Council of Europe's Convention on Cybercrimes, designed to increase the prosecution of hackers, virus writers, and organized cybercriminals. Panelists will also describe some of the tensions for civil liberties and will discuss the type of cooperation that the law enforcement community needs in its efforts to investigate and prosecute cybercrime cases.

Presenters

  • Jim Dempsey

    Policy Director at the Center for Democracy and Technology, Center for Democracy and Technology

  • Marty Stansell-Gamm

  • Lee Strickland