Cyberstalking in the UK: Analysis and Recommendations

Carsten Maple, Emma Short, Antony Brown, Chris Bryden and Michael Salter
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Carsten Maple: National Centre for Cyberstalking Research, University of Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, UK
Emma Short: National Centre for Cyberstalking Research, University of Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, UK
Antony Brown: National Centre for Cyberstalking Research, University of Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, UK
Chris Bryden: Chambers of Timothy Raggatt QC, London, UK
Michael Salter: Ely Place Chambers, London, UK

International Journal of Distributed Systems and Technologies (IJDST), 2012, vol. 3, issue 4, 34-51

Abstract: The growth in the use of interconnected devices in the UK is well-documented. Society has embraced new technology allowing access to information, systems, and people; children are being described as digital natives and social networking, internet telephony, and accessing digital entertainment are a major part of their lives. However, whilst the ubiquitous nature of modern communication systems has brought many benefits, there exist a minority that uses the technology to harass others. This paper considers the phenomenon of Cyberstalking and presents an analysis of the problem and the responses provided on the first survey that addresses issue specifically. The paper discusses the nature of attacks, the victim-attacker relationship, the impact of the attacks and the actions taken to resolve the issue. The paper also considers both the legal and technological aspects and presents recommendations to help reduce the occurrence of Cyberstalking.

Date: 2012
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