changes in technology Flashcards
Why have new laws surrounding technological crimes had to be created?
New laws have had to be created due to an increase in the change/development of technology.
What are some examples of technological crimes?
identity theft, fraud, up-skirting, revenge porn etc.
What are the names of the 2 laws that have had to be introduced?
The Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015
Voyeurism Act 2019
What did the Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015 make illegal?
The Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015 made the sharing of revenge porn illegal, with a sentence of up to 2 years in prison.
What did the Voyeurism Act 2019 make illegal?
The Voyeurism Act 2019 made upskirting illegal.
Offenders face up to 2 years in prison and will be placed on the sex offenders register.
What is a technological crime?
A technological crime or a cyber crime is a crime where the offence is committed using the internet or other technologies.
Who is the victim of a technological crime?
The victim pf a technological crime can be anyone who uses the internet .
What was the level of awareness for such crimes initially like?
What happened to the level of awareness for technological crimes?
Initially the level of public awareness was low due to the new technological elements.
However, there has been a promotion of such crimes with increased publicity and an increase in the number of offences.
Why did laws on technological crime need to be created?
An increase in the change and development of technology has created the need for new laws to be created.
