Publication Date
1-1-2016
Document Type
Dissertation/Thesis
First Advisor
Vazquez, Laura
Degree Name
B.A. (Bachelor of Arts)
Legacy Department
Department of Communication
Abstract
Despite the comprehensive nature of many universities’ cyberstalking policies, the rapid rate of technological growth has created legal loopholes. The growing popularity of unregulated spyware apps--typically marketed towards employers and parents, has fallen into the hands of abusers, creating an innovative outlet to easily stalk victims. Domestic violence shelters are increasingly receiving young victims who have been stalked by spyware apps. Thus, by analyzing the cyberstalking policies of three top universities, this study will seek to discover the effectiveness of fighting against those perpetuating violence through spyware apps. Finally, in comparison with the three schools, Northern Illinois University’s policy will be analyzed.
Recommended Citation
Boyle, Julia L., "University Policies on the Dangers of Spyware Apps" (2016). Honors Capstones. 1355.
https://huskiecommons.lib.niu.edu/studentengagement-honorscapstones/1355
Extent
15 pages
Language
eng
Publisher
Northern Illinois University
Rights Statement
In Copyright
Rights Statement 2
NIU theses are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from Huskie Commons for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without the written permission of the authors.
Media Type
Text
