Written question asked by Earl of Northesk (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 10 January 2005. It was answered by Lord Sainsbury of Turville (Labour) on Monday, 10 January 2005.

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Sainsbury of Turville, Lord

Question

Given that an estimated 67 per cent of all computers contain some form of spyware, and given the uses to which spyware can be put to facilitate identity theft and online fraud, what legislative sanctions exist to protect computers and their users from such programs. [HL 253].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

HL 253; 668 c15WA

Session

2004-05

Subjects

Consumers Software Computers Fraud Legislation Internet Protection Proof of identity Theft