Cyber-crimes, science homework help

If in 1985 someone was asked to
define the word sexting, he or she probably would be at a loss for words
since that concept did not yet exist. “Sexting” is the combination of
sex and texting and is the act of sending sexually explicit messages and/or
photos between mobile phones. Barkacs and Barkacs (2010) have reported that 20%
to 39% of U.S. teenagers have engaged in sexting.

When “sexting” includes
minors, legal issues and considerations are exacerbated, which may lead to
prosecution for crimes like possession and dissemination of child pornography.
When one adds the concept of non-consent, the issues related to the prosecution
of “sexting” become even more challenging. As new crimes emerge using
advancements in technology, new legislation must be created in an attempt to
prevent and address those crimes.

For this assignment, select a type of
cybercrime (i.e., cyber-stalking, cyber-bullying, cyber-porn, sexting).
Identify a piece of legislation related to that type of cybercrime that is more
than 5 years old. Then identify a current piece of legislation related to that
type of cybercrime.

Reference: Barkacs,
L. L., & Barkacs, C. B. (2010). Do you think I’m sexty? Minors and sexting:
Teenage fad or child pornography? Journal of Legal, Ethical and Regulatory
Issues, 13(2), 23–31.

The Assignment (2–3 pages)

• Briefly describe the type of cybercrime you selected.
• Describe the piece of legislation you selected that is more than 5
  years old.
• Describe the piece of legislation you selected that is current.
• Explain any significant differences between the two pieces of legislation.
• Explain how the evolution of the type of cybercrime you selected
  has influenced legislation.

Support your Application
Assignment with specific references to all resources used in its preparation.
You are to provide a reference list for all resources, including those in the
Learning Resources for this course.

Readings

• Course Text:Taylor, R.
  W., Fritsch, E. J., & Liederbach, J. (2015). Digital crime and
  digital terrorism. (3rd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson..
• Chapter 1,
  “Introduction and Overview of Digital Crime and Digital
  Terrorism”
• Chapter 10,
  “Digital Laws and Legislation”
• Article: Audal, J.,
  Lu, Q., & Roman, P. (2008). Computer crimes. American Criminal Law
  Review, 45(2), 233–274.
      
• Article: Barkacs, L.
  L., & Barkacs, C. B. (2010). Do you think I’m sexty? Minors and
  sexting: Teenage fad or child pornography? Journal of Legal, Ethical
  and Regulatory Issues, 13(2), 23–31.
      
• Article: Martin, J.
  A., Caramanica, M. R., & Fargo, A. L. (2011). Anonymous speakers and
  confidential sources: Using shield laws when they overlap online. Communication
  Law and Policy, 16(1), 89–125.

• Article: Smith-Mason,
  J. (2011). Privacy rights…versus public safety after 9/11. Phi Kappa
  Phi Forum, 91(3), 14–15.