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Anonymity and Identity in Cyberspace |
M. E. Kabay, PhD, CISSP
Chapter Contents:
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53.1 |
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Introduction
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53.2 |
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Definitions
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53.2.1 |
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Cyberspace
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53.2.2 |
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The Real World
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53.2.3 |
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Identity in the Real World
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53.2.3 |
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Anonymity and Pseudonymity in the Real World
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53.3 |
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Social Psychology of Anonymity
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53.3.1 |
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Deindividuation Theory
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53.3.1.1 |
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Deindividuation and Technology
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53.3.1.2 |
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Anonymity and Aggression
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53.3.1.3 |
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Anonymity and Dishonesty
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53.3.1.4 |
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Deindividuation and Self-Awareness
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53.3.1.5 |
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Anonymity and Prosocial Behavior
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53.3.2 |
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Identity in Cyberspace
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53.3.2.1 |
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Theory of "Nymity."
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53.3.2.2 |
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Types of Anonymity and Pseudonymity
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53.3.2.3 |
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Why Anonymity and Pseudonymity Are Commonplace in Cyberspace
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53.4 |
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Balancing Rights and Duties
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53.4.1.2 |
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Defeating Dataveillance
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53.4.2 |
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Disadvantages of Anonymity and Pseudonymity
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53.5 |
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Systems Analysis of Anonymity
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53.6 |
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Implications and Discussion
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53.6.1 |
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Individuals, Families, and Schools
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53.6.2 |
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Ethical Principles
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53.6.2.1 |
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Rights and Duties (Deontology)
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53.6.2.2 |
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Consequentialism (Teleology)
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53.6.2.3 |
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Kant's Categorical Imperative
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53.6.3 |
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Corporations and Other Organizations
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53.6.4 |
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Internet Service Providers
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53.6.5 |
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A Free Market Model for Identity in Cyberspace
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53.6.6 |
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Governments
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53.7 |
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Conclusion
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53.8 |
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Summary
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53.9 |
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Notes
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