Computer crimes in cyberspace: A comparative analysis of criminal law in Germany, Switzerland and Northern Europe
Christian Schwarzenegger · Zurich Open Repository and Archive (University of Zurich) · 2002
This article aims to give an overview of the current state of criminal legislation, the case law and the legislative initiatives in the field of computer crimes, particularly in view of the ratification of the CoE «Cybercrime Convention». Special attention is given to the criminal responsibility for the distribution and production of computer-viruses, for illegal access to computer systems (hacking), and for data-spying in Germany, Switzerland and Northern Europe.