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A comparative analysis of cyberbullying and cyberstalking laws in the UAE, US, UK and Canada
Proceedings of IEEE/ACS International Conference on Computer Systems and Applications, AICCSA
  • Haifa Al Hosani, Zayed University
  • Maryam Yousef, Zayed University
  • Shaima Al Shouq, Zayed University
  • Farkhund Iqbal, Zayed University
  • Djedjiga Mouheb, University of Sharjah
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Publication Date
11-1-2019
Abstract

© 2019 IEEE. Bullying and stalking through cyberspace have become serious phenomena in the Internet era, impacting mainly young users and teenagers. Many tragic incidents have occurred, especially in the West, including self-harm and suicide due to these problems. To protect the victims many countries such as the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the United States (US), the United Kingdom (UK) and Canada have codified laws dealing with cyber-crimes, including cyber-harassment. To determine the adequacy of such laws in addressing these issues, we present in this paper a legal analysis of the existing anti-bullying and stalking laws in the UAE, US, UK, and Canada. The purpose is to gain perspective on the characteristics of the laws and their ability to protect society from various forms of crimes associated with cyberbullying and cyberstalking. The paper also presents recommendations to help combat cyberbullying and cyberstalking and protect our youth from these issues.

ISBN

9781728150529

Publisher
IEEE Computer Society
Disciplines
Keywords
  • Canada,
  • Cyberbullying,
  • Cybercrime,
  • Cyberstalking,
  • England,
  • Laws,
  • Legal Analysis,
  • UAE,
  • US
Scopus ID

85082668795

Indexed in Scopus
Yes
Open Access
No
https://doi.org/10.1109/AICCSA47632.2019.9035368
Citation Information
Haifa Al Hosani, Maryam Yousef, Shaima Al Shouq, Farkhund Iqbal, et al.. "A comparative analysis of cyberbullying and cyberstalking laws in the UAE, US, UK and Canada" Proceedings of IEEE/ACS International Conference on Computer Systems and Applications, AICCSA Vol. 2019-November (2019) - 7 ISSN: <p><a href="https://v2.sherpa.ac.uk/id/publication/issn/2161-5322" target="_blank">2161-5322</a></p>
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/farkhund-iqbal/122/