Unequal protection, cyber crime and the Internet in India
August 19, 2008, GenderIT.org
The frequently changing cyber world is often a step ahead of the laws and thus is often a vehicle for the perpetuation of crimes which are not adequately dealt with by the enforcement agencies. The author presents an unbiased view of the impact of ICT in both the positive and negative sense in this respect. The dissolving of boundaries and enhanced communication has led to extremely positive effects in combating exploitation by highlighting hitherto taboo issues. However, this transnational nature of ICT also makes it harder to target which it is used to commit crimes such as identity theft and cyber stalking. In conclusion, the goverments of the world must be vigilant and agile enough to adapt their legal frameworks to keep up with the fast-changing world of the Internet and provide sufficient cyber-security to netizens.