3. Unintentional electronic traces: connection data
The involuntary traces that an Internet user can leave on networks are manifold. Identification most often takes place without reference to traditional identification elements (identity card, photograph, fingerprint, etc.). It involves recognizing a specific person, or at least the IP address of his or her computer (or router), as he or she navigates the network and exchanges electronic messages (see Box 4). These traces are referred to as connection data, a topical issue that has been the focus of attention of legislators at both Community and national levels.
However, we can see how difficult it is to identify a physical person on the network using only the data collected on the latter. When a computer is freely accessible and an offence is committed by a malicious person, the courts can locate the computer in question,...
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References and regulations
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