Computer Surveillance

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The primary focus of this study is a qualitative exploration of the changing nature of crime related to computer surveillance. Specifically, this study examines how advances in technology have facilitated computer crimes affecting both consumers and corporations. The extent to which computer surveillance crimes are becoming more insidious is explored, as well as any methods currently in use for deterring crime. The author explores the nature of computer crime and surveillance in a comprehensive literature review and combines the results of this examination with the information gained from surveying populations affected by computer surveillance. The conclusion of the study finds that the nature of crime is, in fact, changing in the face of technological advances. The author concludes that, though criminal activity is becoming more prevalent and problematic thanks to advances in surveillance, there still exist few solutions and statistical reports with regard to deterring criminal activity.

Abstract
Introduction
Background of The Problem
Rationale
Purpose/Objectives/Theoretical Framework
Research Hypothesis
Limitations
Summary of Remaining Chapters
Literature Review
Overview
Computer Crime in a Digital Age
The Impact of the Net on Computer Surveillance
Networked Surveillance
Electronic Surveillance in the Workplace
Deterring Crime
Deterrence and Encryption Technology
Methodology
Setting
Research Instrument
Survey Population/Description of the Subject
Hypothesis Evaluation
Hypothesis 1
Data/Analysis
Hypothesis 2
Data/Analysis
Conclusions/Recommendations
Discussion
Conclusion
Recommendations

From the Paper:

"A primary objective of the paper will be to assess changes in the nature of monitoring in recent years in addition to the impact computer surveillance has had vs. traditional surveillance methods. A qualitative study will be conducted in order to uncover trends and the implications of advanced technological incentives on computer surveillance activity. A qualitative study is most appropriate with regard to this subject, as an empirical or experimental examination would be impossible given the few available resources allocated to conducting a project of this scope. In addition, at this time there is limited information with regard to computer surveillance and statistics, due in part to a lack of cooperation between law enforcement agencies and technology firms who are consistently in competition to outperform one another (Shelley, 1998)."

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