Cybercrimes
Criminal lawyer expert in computer crimes
Cybercrimes are activities involving the use of computers, networks, and information technology.
Some cybercrimes are, for example:
- abusive access to computer systems
- computer fraud
- phishing
- malware diffusion
- online privacy violation
- cyberstalking
- cyberbullying
- information warfare
Cybercrimes are becoming more and more common in a digitized world, and the legal consequences can be severe, including prison sentences and significant penalties for those accused of violations.
The victim of cybercrimes is very vulnerable because the breached computer data are extremely relevant and often affects the personal and property spheres of both the individual and the company and its legal representatives.
The criminal lawyer expert in computer crimes
The criminal lawyer specialized in computer crimes is a professional who deals with criminal proceedings related to matters involving the use of computers, networks, and information technology.
The criminal lawyer expert in computer crimes can be supportive in providing competent legal advice and effective representation to those accused of computer crimes and those offended by computer crimes.
In particular, the assistance of the criminal lawyer expert in computer crimes covers the following areas:
- counselling: suggesting to clients how to avoid potential cybercrimes, helping them understand the rules governing the use of information technology and adopt safe online practices.
- online security protection: providing advice on online security protection, personal information management, and compliance with data protection regulations.
- out-of-court assistance: negotiating with the prosecution to seek favourable outcomes for the defendant, such as redevelopment of charges.
- digital forensic investigations: working with digital forensic experts to collect evidence and analyse computer data that may be useful in the defence of the assisted party.
- technical defence: providing assistance and defence for those accused of computer crimes during the investigation and trial, presenting defence briefs and evidence.
- protection of the offended persons of computer crimes: providing assistance to the offended persons during the investigation starting from the filing of the report complaint until the trial.
- appeals: if necessary, filing objections and appeals against lower court decisions to try to obtain a better result for the client.
In-depth articles on the topic of Computer Crimes
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Revenge porn
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Directive 2024/1260 of the European parliament and of the Council of 24 April 2024 on asset recovery and confiscation
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The Italian Draft Law against bullying and cyber-bullying
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The identification through IP addresses of users who violate copyright online is lawful
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AI and Crimes: The Criminal Provisions of the Italian Draft Law on Artificial Intelligence
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Computer Seizure: Cassation Rules for Forensic Copies of Devices
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The new crime of cyber extortion and other cybercrimes contained in the Italian Cybersecurity draft parliamentary bill
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Harassment on social media does not constitute the offence of harassment of persons
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The conviction based on the ByLock encrypted messaging application violated the right to a fair trial
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Threats in cyber organized crime according to the Internet Organized Crime Assessment (IOCTA) 2023 conducted by Europol.
On July 17 Europol published its latest report Internet Organized Crime Assessment – IOCTA concerning the internet organized crime threat assessment, in which it highlights
The use of electronic communications data in administrative investigations of corrupt offenses is unlawful
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