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1 OKLA. J.L. & TECH. 12 (2004) April 28, 2004
By: Jessica Herndon - html | pdf* - (2003 - 2004 BOE)
WHO’S WATCHING THE KIDS?—THE USE OF PEER-TO-PEER PROGRAMS TO CYBERSTALK CHILDREN
Ms. Herndon is currently pursuing a J.D. at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. Below, Ms. Herndon sheds critical light on how Internet software is used to cyberstalk children; an issue that has not been adequately addressed by the federal government. If this type of activity were officially deemed as targeting children, Congress may be able to use the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (“COPPA”) to regulate Peer-to-Peer (“P2P”) programs, such as KaZaA.
Part I of this note discusses the recent trend of downloading freeware and how this freeware raises serious concerns for the privacy of Internet users, especially when these users are children. Part II provides an overview of P2P technology, including how P2P technology works, as well as an overview of the more popular programs on the Internet. Part III explores different laws designed to protect online privacy, including COPPA which specifically addresses the privacy of children online. Part IV then exposes how P2Ps are used to cyberstalk minors, especially through the use of spyware technology. Parts V and VI, respectively, propose solutions to the problems of spyware and cyberstalking. In addition to the discussion concerning COPPA, Parts V and VI discuss new bills that, if passed by Congress, could help to remedy this serious problem.
Cybercrime Archives
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1 OKLA. J.L. & TECH. 2 (2003) (formerly 2003 OKJOLT REV. 2)
FBI'S CARNIVORE: UNDER THE FOURTH AMENDMENT AND THE USA PATRIOT ACT
By: Scott Griner - html | pdf* - (2003 - 2004 BOE)
Published: August 27, 2003