THE SURVEILLANCE OF MODERN MEANS OF COMMUNICATION AND THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE INVESTIGATIVE TECHNIQUE IN CASES IN WHICH THE ACCOUNT HOLDER IS UNKNOWN Cover Image

THE SURVEILLANCE OF MODERN MEANS OF COMMUNICATION AND THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE INVESTIGATIVE TECHNIQUE IN CASES IN WHICH THE ACCOUNT HOLDER IS UNKNOWN
THE SURVEILLANCE OF MODERN MEANS OF COMMUNICATION AND THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE INVESTIGATIVE TECHNIQUE IN CASES IN WHICH THE ACCOUNT HOLDER IS UNKNOWN

Author(s): Bogdan Bodea
Subject(s): Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, Criminal Law, International Law, EU-Legislation
Published by: Editura University Press, Universitatea de Medicina, Farmacie, Stiinte si Tehnologie “George Emil Palade” din Targu Mures
Keywords: technical surveillance; interception of communications; live communications; instant messenger; unknown owner; intrusion; private life

Summary/Abstract: The article is set to identify the usage of modern means of communications in criminal activity, the types of communications frequently used by perpetrators and whether the interception of communications made by modern means can be ordered by the Court without identifying the person who owns the account.The article argues that in relation to current legislation and the standards set by the jurisprudence of the European Court of Human Rights the identification of the owner of the account used is necessary and it is relevant in the procedure of authorizing the technical surveillance measure.

  • Issue Year: 81/2020
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 150-155
  • Page Count: 6
  • Language: English