The internet has transformed the way information is shared and consumed, but it has also created problems that did not exist before. What are the most serious problems associated with the internet and what solutions can you suggest?

The rapid development of the

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since the

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decade has changed the conventional way of people's life, especially on the blooming of

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that we never have before. As the amount of

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increases, so do the associated problems growth.

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, societies have had to cope with unanticipated new problems, including crimes which traditional laws are powerless to prevent.

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essay will address some of the illegal acts enabled by the

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and propose solutions.

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with, the global scale of the

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means that national laws are no longer adequate to control what happens online. Take restrictions on legal reporting,

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. In some countries, the media is prohibited from revealing details of a defendant’s past in case

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prejudices a fair trial.

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,

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restrictions are no longer enforceable now that

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may be freely published in other countries and accessed by all. The only solution here, it seems, is to adopt global standards. Since the

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traverses national borders, the flow of

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can only be controlled if all nations agree on what can and cannot be shared. Another problem concerns

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anonymously

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users can easily conceal their identity and even impersonate others. Many crimes

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as identity theft and child abuse result from the ease with which criminals can operate anonymously online. Some have proposed a system of online identification, similar to a passport, which would allow all

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users to be verified and traced. I believe

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idea should be explored

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, though there are clearly concerns about the security of those who use the

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to protest against oppressive regimes. In conclusion, the only long-term solution to the problem of

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crime is greater international cooperation. Since the problem is global is

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be global. A new agency of the United Nations should be created to tackle the problems described here.