Investigating and Preventing Crime in the Digital Era: New Safeguards, New Rights

This book explores the impact of Information and Communications Technologies on criminal prevention and investigation, focusing on the state of the art of measures and their implementation in different legal systems. It aims to provide a reconstruction of this problematic area in light of modern, human rights-oriented notions of criminal justice, encompassing unprecedented safeguards and the emergence of new rights.

Format: Hardback
Length: 225 pages
Publication date: 08 October 2022
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

The aim of this book is to delve into the profound impact of Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs) on criminal prevention and investigation, by examining the state-of-the-art of various measures and their implementation in different legal systems in the context of safeguarding human rights. However, this research goes beyond a mere diagnostic endeavor, aiming to provide a comprehensive reconstruction of this complex and challenging domain in light of modern, human rights-oriented notions of criminal justice. This expansive approach encompasses not only unprecedented safeguards for traditional individual rights but also the emergence of new rights, such as the right to informational self-determination and the right to information technology privacy.

The book addresses the challenges and opportunities in the fields of criminal prevention and criminal investigation, recognizing that in the era of electronic surveillance and the increasing reliance on big data for risk identification, the boundaries between preventive and investigative e-measures become blurred.

To achieve this, the book employs a multidisciplinary approach, drawing upon insights from law, psychology, technology, and social sciences. It explores the ethical implications of ICTs in criminal prevention and investigation, examining the potential risks and benefits of various measures, such as surveillance technologies, data analysis techniques, and cybercrime legislation.

Furthermore, the book sheds light on the role of international and regional organizations in promoting human rights and combating cybercrime, highlighting the need for cooperation and collaboration among nations to address the global challenges posed by ICTs.

In conclusion, this book offers a comprehensive and interdisciplinary exploration of the impact of ICTs on criminal prevention and investigation, providing valuable insights for policymakers, law enforcement agencies, researchers, and society as a whole. By addressing the complex interplay between technology, human rights, and criminal justice, it aims to contribute to the development of more effective and responsible approaches to combating crime in the digital age.

Weight: 511g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031139512
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022