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companies, which must navigate the variations between international
law as well.

Law enforcement agencies have tackled the issue of cybercrime with

gusto in recent years. The legislative branches of governments around
the world have at least attempted to address issues of cybercrime.
Many law enforcement agencies have full-time, well-trained computer
crime investigators with advanced security training. Those who don’t
usually know where to turn when they require this sort of experience.

In this chapter, we’ll cover the various types of laws that deal with
computer security issues. We’ll examine the legal issues surrounding

computer crime, privacy, intellectual property, and a number of other
related topics. We’ll also cover basic investigative techniques,
including the pros and cons of calling in assistance from law
enforcement.