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threatening David into giving her the money she believes she is owed, and whether Theresa has a potential criminal liability for theft by taking the letter from David’s home. With regards to the issue of potential criminal liability for blackmail by threatening David when demanding the money that she believed she was owed, the relevant statutory law is Section 21 of the Theft Act 1968, which states that the criminal offence of blackmail consists of making an unwarranted demand with menaces,…

Analyse the law on theft, robbery and burglary in a given scenario providing a reasoned conclusion. Referring to the case of Mr Paul Anthony and Mr Simon Jackson, both defendants would be liable to be found guilty on some grounds of the Theft Act (1968): Mr Anthony would most likely be found guilty for burglary under section 9, as burglary falls under a lot more than entering a building and stealing something. It’s definition being ‘he enters a building or part of a building as a trespasser…

The right to be forgotten aims to give back to people their control over personal data and make the consent regime more effective . Personal data is a daily issue on the Internet nowadays. In this online world in which personal information can be stored, collected and used and, moreover, can be remembered forever, the issue of privacy within personal data is extremely important. It eventually becomes essential, for the goal of this paper, to define what personal data is, before going deeply…

There are several problems with the current healthcare industry standards for information technology that need to be addressed. Issues such as the lack of electronic health record (EHR) interoperability and user security disrupt meaningful progression which significantly reduces the quality of healthcare. If we don’t figure out smart solutions the industry as a whole will be worse for it and a lot of providers will lose funding as a consequence. One of the main reasons that healthcare providers…

microchip into credit and debit cards for a safer form of payment. When you swipe your card, the magnetic strip in the back provides your retailer with all your card and personal information, thus making it even easier for hackers to commit identity theft. With the new ‘micro-chip card’ anytime you swipe or insert your card into a payment terminal, your card produces…

“With less than 140 characters, your dream job could slip through your fingers” (Equinox Staff, 7 May 2014). In today’s technological age, social media such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat have become an integral part of modern society. Digital communication gives people the ability to connect with friends and relatives worldwide, promotes real-time information sharing, and allows people to connect with others who share similar interests; however, with the large amount of…

to commence their crimes. It is not just the faceless organization targeted by cybercriminals but individuals who feel the repercussion well after being victimized. This paper will review computer crimes that involve identity theft, cyberstalking and child abuse. Identity theft can rob someone of their life savings, ruin credit ratings which can effect careers and weaken purchase power. Cyberstalking victims face tremendous stress living under a cloud of consistent threat to their life and their…

Sarah, your average high school student, received a new cell phone for her birthday. This was not just any phone; it was a “smart” phone. The phone was capable of all sorts of nifty tricks. There were hundreds of apps available to Sarah, from exciting games to new social media networks. Suddenly, Sarah’s phone beeped. It was her boyfriend Jack. “Did you download that app I told you about?” the message read. Sarah had forgotten. She went to her phones online store and searched for the app. “Chat…

Response Essay Rewrite In recent times, Apple and the FBI have been arguing over the creation of software that would be able to reveal encrypted information. The author of the article Biting Apple Bruises Privacy Rights, argues the idea that by forcing Apple to hack their product will result in future violations of security and privacy. Personally, I strongly agree with the writer’s belief that forcing companies to reveal secured information is completely unwarranted and should not be allowed…

But most valued aspect of freedom the internet offers is freedom of identity; people are using a false identity to further the concept of anonymity. Although, using these forms of anonymity has led to an increase in cybercrimes and identity theft. Because of the rise in cybercrimes government officials and law enforcement have had no choice but to step in to provide policy’s and laws against the breech of personal data and information. Even cyber activist group such as “anonymous” has taken…