The Art of Enforcement

In the computer age, actions that take seconds to complete may take years to be defined, and even longer to become regulated by law. The use of Computer Code to automate transactions and transmissions has catapulted the application of Law into the 21st Century, often with almost comical results. A delicate balance of powers between the Public Agencies charged with enforcing the law, and the private corporations attempting to defend themselves with it, must be achieved for the common good of both. Those charged with defending either public or private entities against these types of cutting edge attacks are sometimes forced to call upon their own discretion and ingenuity in responding to these incidents. Combining the roles of the Corporate Security Investigator, the Corporate Incident Response Team, and the powers of the Public Agency Prosecutor can be incredibly beneficial to all, but can lead to pitfalls as well. This paper will attempt to address the differences between the powers of the People, the powers of the Public Agency, and the needs of the Corporation in today's information technology intensive world.