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Article: Cybercrime Treaty Opens Pandora's Box.(Brief Article)
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- Security Management
- Article date:
- September 1, 2001
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An international cybercrime treaty has pleased those fighting against copyright infringement but has concerned business groups and privacy advocates.
After four years and 27 drafts, the European Committee on Crime Problems has approved the Convention on Cyber-Crime, an international treaty requiring signatory countries to adopt cybercrime laws and cooperate with other countries in investigations. The treaty is expected to be adopted by the Council of Europe's Committee of Ministers this month. The United States has observer status with the option to choose to ratify the treaty.
The treaty has been lauded by those interested in protecting intellectual ...