Cybercrime: The Council of Europe Convention
Description:
Forty-three countries, including the United States, have signed the Council of Europe’s Convention on Cybercrime of November 2001. The U.S. Senate ratified the Convention on August 3, 2006. The Convention seeks to better combat cybercrime by harmonizing national laws, improving investigative abilities, and boosting international cooperation. Supporters argue that the Convention will enhance deterrence, while critics counter it will have little effect without participation by countries in which …
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Date:
April 26, 2002
Creator:
Archick, Kristin
Partner:
UNT Libraries Government Documents Department