NSU Research Contributions
Title : Identity Theft: Aligning Law and Evolving Technologies.
Authors : Niloufer Selvadurai, Md. Rizwanul Islam, Peter Gillies.
| Journal Article Title: Criminal Law Journal. | Volume Number: 34 | Publication Year : 2010 | Issue Number: 1 |
| Index: other (Westlaw Australia,APAIS) | Ranking: No Ranking | ISSN (Print): 03141160. | Publisher Name: Law Book Co. Thomson Reuters Australia |
| Pages : 33-47 | |||
| Funding Source : None |
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Direct Sustainable Development Goals : SDG16 Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions |
Indirect Sustainable Development Goals : SDG9 Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure SDG10 Reduced Inequality |
Sustainable Development Sub Goals : Promote rule of law and equal access to justice Provide legal identity for all, including birth registration Universal access to ICT and internet Ensure equal opportunity and reduce inequalities of outcome |
| Impact statement: This article examines the rapid growth of identity theft in the context of modern communication technologies and argues that existing Australian laws were piecemeal and too limited to address newer internet driven forms of identity crime. It is important because it analyzes the techniques used by offenders, the losses suffered by victims, and the weaknesses of the legal framework, while also drawing on reform discussions in the United Kingdom and Canada. By arguing for a specific identity theft offence and supportive legal measures, the article contributes to stronger criminal law responses to evolving technology enabled fraud. | Collaboration: Partner University | Keywords: identity theft, criminal law, Australia, communication technology, cybercrime, privacy, legal reform, fraud. |
