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==Estonia==
==Estonia==
The Computer Emergency Response Team of [[Estonia]] (CERT Estonia), established in 2006, is an organization responsible for the management of security incidents in .ee computer networks. Its task is to assist Estonian Internet users in the implementation of preventive measures in order to reduce possible damage from security incidents and to help them in responding to security threats. CERT Estonia deals with security incidents that occur in Estonian networks, are started there, or have been notified of by citizens or institutions either in Estonia or abroad.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ria.ee/28201 |title=Estonian Informatics Centre - About CERT Estonia |publisher=Ria.ee |date= |accessdate=2013-06-24}}</ref>
The Computer Emergency Response Team of [[Estonia]] (CERT Estonia), established in 2006, is an organization responsible for the management of security incidents in .ee computer networks. Its task is to assist Estonian Internet users in the implementation of preventive measures in order to reduce possible damage from security incidents and to help them in responding to security threats. CERT Estonia deals with security incidents that occur in Estonian networks, are started there, or have been notified of by citizens or institutions either in Estonia or abroad.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ria.ee/28201 |title=Estonian Informatics Centre - About CERT Estonia |publisher=Ria.ee |date= |accessdate=2013-06-24 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120309021953/http://www.ria.ee/28201 |archivedate=2012-03-09 |df= }}</ref>


==India==
==India==
''Cyber Crime Investigation Cell''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cybercellmumbai.com/ |title=Indian Cyber Crime Investigation Cell Official Website |publisher=Cybercellmumbai.com |date= |accessdate=2013-06-24}}</ref> is a wing of [[Mumbai Police]], India, to deal with [[computer crime]]s, and to enforce provisions of India's [[Information Technology Law]], namely, [[The Information Technology Act, 2000]], and various cyber crime related provisions of criminal laws, including the [[Indian Penal Code]], and the Companies Act of India subsection on IT-Sector responsibilities of corporate measures to protect cybersecurity. Cyber Crime Investigation Cell is a part of Crime Branch, Criminal Investigation Department of the Mumbai Police.<ref>http://criminal.lawyers.com/criminal-law-basics/getting-property-back-after-an-arrest.html</ref>
''Cyber Crime Investigation Cell''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cybercellmumbai.com/ |title=Indian Cyber Crime Investigation Cell Official Website |publisher=Cybercellmumbai.com |date= |accessdate=2013-06-24 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130530173921/http://cybercellmumbai.com/ |archivedate=2013-05-30 |df= }}</ref> is a wing of [[Mumbai Police]], India, to deal with [[computer crime]]s, and to enforce provisions of India's [[Information Technology Law]], namely, [[The Information Technology Act, 2000]], and various cyber crime related provisions of criminal laws, including the [[Indian Penal Code]], and the Companies Act of India subsection on IT-Sector responsibilities of corporate measures to protect cybersecurity. Cyber Crime Investigation Cell is a part of Crime Branch, Criminal Investigation Department of the Mumbai Police.<ref>http://criminal.lawyers.com/criminal-law-basics/getting-property-back-after-an-arrest.html</ref>


''Andhra Pradesh Cyber Crime Investigation Cell''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hyderabadpolice.gov.in/ |title=Hyderabad Police Cyber Crime Investigation Cell Official Website |publisher=Hyderabadpolice.gov.in |date= |accessdate=2013-06-24}}</ref> is a wing of [[Hyderabad Police]], India, to deal with Cyber crimes.
''Andhra Pradesh Cyber Crime Investigation Cell''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hyderabadpolice.gov.in/ |title=Hyderabad Police Cyber Crime Investigation Cell Official Website |publisher=Hyderabadpolice.gov.in |date= |accessdate=2013-06-24}}</ref> is a wing of [[Hyderabad Police]], India, to deal with Cyber crimes.


[[Indian Computer Emergency Response Team]] (CERT-In) also deals with Cyber Security.
[[Indian Computer Emergency Response Team]] (CERT-In) also deals with Cyber Security.
"Cyber Police", the Hi-Tech Crime Enquire Cell of the [[Kerala Police]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.keralapolice.org/newsite/ccps.html|title=Official website of Kerala Police|work=keralapolice.org}}</ref>
"Cyber Police", the Hi-Tech Crime Enquire Cell of the [[Kerala Police]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.keralapolice.org/newsite/ccps.html|title=Official website of Kerala Police|work=keralapolice.org|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140906081402/http://www.keralapolice.org/newsite/ccps.html|archivedate=2014-09-06|df=}}</ref>


==Netherlands==
==Netherlands==
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It has been reported<ref name="China">{{cite web|url=http://technology.guardian.co.uk/online/news/0,12597,1505988,00.html|title=China's secret internet police target critics with web of propaganda|author=Jonathan Watts|work=the Guardian}}</ref> that in 2005, departments of provincial and municipal governments in [[mainland China]] began creating teams of Internet commentators from propaganda and police departments and offering them classes in [[Marxism]], [[propaganda]] techniques, and the [[Internet]]. They are reported to guide discussion on public bulletin boards away from politically sensitive topics by posting opinions anonymously or under false names.
It has been reported<ref name="China">{{cite web|url=http://technology.guardian.co.uk/online/news/0,12597,1505988,00.html|title=China's secret internet police target critics with web of propaganda|author=Jonathan Watts|work=the Guardian}}</ref> that in 2005, departments of provincial and municipal governments in [[mainland China]] began creating teams of Internet commentators from propaganda and police departments and offering them classes in [[Marxism]], [[propaganda]] techniques, and the [[Internet]]. They are reported to guide discussion on public bulletin boards away from politically sensitive topics by posting opinions anonymously or under false names.


[[Chinese Internet police]] also erase [[Anti-communism|anti-communist]] comments and posts pro-government messages. [[Chinese Communist Party]] leader [[Hu Jintao]] has declared the party's intent to strengthen administration of the online environment and maintain the initiative in online opinion.<ref>[http://today.reuters.com/news/articlenews.aspx?type=technologyNews&storyid=2007-01-24T171156Z_01_PEK95705_RTRUKOC_0_US-CHINA-INTERNET-HU.xml&src=rss&rpc=22 China's Hu vows to "purify" Internet], [[Reuters]], January 24, 2007</ref>
[[Chinese Internet police]] also erase [[Anti-communism|anti-communist]] comments and posts pro-government messages. [[Chinese Communist Party]] leader [[Hu Jintao]] has declared the party's intent to strengthen administration of the online environment and maintain the initiative in online opinion.<ref>[http://today.reuters.com/news/articlenews.aspx?type=technologyNews&storyid=2007-01-24T171156Z_01_PEK95705_RTRUKOC_0_US-CHINA-INTERNET-HU.xml&src=rss&rpc=22 China's Hu vows to "purify" Internet]{{dead link|date=November 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}, [[Reuters]], January 24, 2007</ref>


==Thailand==
==Thailand==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.cybercrime.gov/ Cybercrime.gov] US Department of Justice CCIPS
*[http://www.cybercrime.gov/ Cybercrime.gov] US Department of Justice CCIPS
*[http://www.cybercellmumbai.com/ Cybercellmumbai.com] Indian Cyber Crime Investigation Cell
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20130530173921/http://cybercellmumbai.com/ Cybercellmumbai.com] Indian Cyber Crime Investigation Cell
*[http://www.us-cert.gov/ US CERT] United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT)
*[http://www.us-cert.gov/ US CERT] United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT)
*[http://www.ustreas.gov/usss/financial_crimes.shtml#Computer US Secret Service Computer Fraud]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20080608160657/http://www.ustreas.gov/usss/financial_crimes.shtml#Computer US Secret Service Computer Fraud]
*[http://onguardonline.gov/index.html On Guard] OnGuardOnline.gov provides practical tips from the federal government and the technology industry to help you be on guard against Internet fraud, secure your computer, and protect your personal information.
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20080717071953/http://onguardonline.gov/index.html On Guard] OnGuardOnline.gov provides practical tips from the federal government and the technology industry to help you be on guard against Internet fraud, secure your computer, and protect your personal information.
*[http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/scams/ccprev_e.htm RCMP Computer Crime Prevention] Royal Canadian Mounted Police
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20080624080144/http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/scams/ccprev_e.htm RCMP Computer Crime Prevention] Royal Canadian Mounted Police
*[http://www.ria.ee/28201 CERT Estonia] The Computer Emergency Response Team of Estonia
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20120309021953/http://www.ria.ee/28201 CERT Estonia] The Computer Emergency Response Team of Estonia
*[http://www.aclufl.org/news_events/index.cfm?action=viewRelease&emailAlertID=3829 Tallahassee Internet Police]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20110119115326/http://www.aclufl.org/news_events/index.cfm?action=viewRelease&emailAlertID=3829 Tallahassee Internet Police]


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Revision as of 15:13, 15 November 2017

Internet police is a generic term for police and government agencies, departments and other organizations in charge of policing Internet in a number of countries.[1] The major purposes of Internet police, depending on the state, are fighting cybercrime, as well as censorship and propaganda.

Canada

Several attempts have been made to introduce tools that would allow law enforcement and security agencies to

eavesdrop online communications without a warrant, the latest of which was bill C-30, tabled in February 2012[2] which was abandoned because of strong public opposition.[3]

Estonia

The Computer Emergency Response Team of Estonia (CERT Estonia), established in 2006, is an organization responsible for the management of security incidents in .ee computer networks. Its task is to assist Estonian Internet users in the implementation of preventive measures in order to reduce possible damage from security incidents and to help them in responding to security threats. CERT Estonia deals with security incidents that occur in Estonian networks, are started there, or have been notified of by citizens or institutions either in Estonia or abroad.[4]

India

Cyber Crime Investigation Cell

The Information Technology Act, 2000, and various cyber crime related provisions of criminal laws, including the Indian Penal Code, and the Companies Act of India subsection on IT-Sector responsibilities of corporate measures to protect cybersecurity. Cyber Crime Investigation Cell is a part of Crime Branch, Criminal Investigation Department of the Mumbai Police.[6]

Andhra Pradesh Cyber Crime Investigation Cell

Hyderabad Police
, India, to deal with Cyber crimes.

Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) also deals with Cyber Security. "Cyber Police", the Hi-Tech Crime Enquire Cell of the Kerala Police.[8]

Netherlands

Dutch police were reported to have set up an Internet Brigade to fight cybercrime. It will be allowed to infiltrate Internet newsgroups and discussion forums for intelligence gathering, to make pseudo-purchase and to provide services.[9]

People's Republic of China

It has been reported[10] that in 2005, departments of provincial and municipal governments in mainland China began creating teams of Internet commentators from propaganda and police departments and offering them classes in Marxism, propaganda techniques, and the Internet. They are reported to guide discussion on public bulletin boards away from politically sensitive topics by posting opinions anonymously or under false names.

Chinese Internet police also erase anti-communist comments and posts pro-government messages. Chinese Communist Party leader Hu Jintao has declared the party's intent to strengthen administration of the online environment and maintain the initiative in online opinion.[11]

Thailand

Banner in Bangkok, observed on the 30th of June 2014, informing the Thai public that 'like' or 'share' activity on social media could land them in prison.

After

Communications Authority of Thailand and the Telecommunication Authority of Thailand.[12]

On 29 April 2010,

United Kingdom

The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) is the only recognised organisation in the United Kingdom operating an Internet 'Hotline' for the public and IT professionals to report their exposure to potentially illegal content online. It works in partnership with the police, Government, the public, Internet service providers and the wider online industry.

United States

See also

References

  1. ^ Jennifer Coleman, "Internet Police Patrol Cyberspace for Child-Sex Stalkers", Associated Press Online, March 14, 2000.
  2. ^ "Legislative Summary of Bill C-30". Parliament of Canada. Retrieved 13 August 2013.
  3. ^ "Government killing online surveillance bill". CBC. Retrieved 13 August 2013.
  4. ^ "Estonian Informatics Centre - About CERT Estonia". Ria.ee. Archived from the original on 2012-03-09. Retrieved 2013-06-24. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ "Indian Cyber Crime Investigation Cell Official Website". Cybercellmumbai.com. Archived from the original on 2013-05-30. Retrieved 2013-06-24. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  6. ^ http://criminal.lawyers.com/criminal-law-basics/getting-property-back-after-an-arrest.html
  7. ^ "Hyderabad Police Cyber Crime Investigation Cell Official Website". Hyderabadpolice.gov.in. Retrieved 2013-06-24.
  8. ^ "Official website of Kerala Police". keralapolice.org. Archived from the original on 2014-09-06. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  9. ^ Jelle van Buuren (26 August 2001). "Dutch Police expected to check 300.000 Internet-users in 2004". heise.de.
  10. ^ Jonathan Watts. "China's secret internet police target critics with web of propaganda". the Guardian.
  11. ^ China's Hu vows to "purify" Internet[permanent dead link], Reuters, January 24, 2007
  12. ^ Brad Adams, Asia director at Human Rights Watch (2007-05-25). "Thailand: Military-Backed Government Censors Internet". Hrw.org. Retrieved 2013-06-24.
  13. ^ "Tracking digital footprints: Police are becoming increasingly adept at tackling online crimes". Bangkok Post. 7 July 2010. Retrieved 15 May 2011. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  14. ^ Pravit Rojanaphruk (14 May 2011). "Amnesty International names Thailand's first 'prisoner of conscience'". The Nation. Retrieved 15 May 2011. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)

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