Written question asked by Annette Brooke (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 8 December 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 14 December 2009. It was answered by Lord Hanson of Flint (Labour) on Tuesday, 15 December 2009 on behalf of the Home Office.

Internet

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department pursuant to the answer of 30 November 2009, Official Report, column 489W, on the internet, if he will issue guidance on the application of the (a) Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003 and (b) Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 to trials of the CView Deep Packet Inspection technology developed by Detica.

Answer: [holding answer 14 December 2009]: I have no plans to issue guidance in respect of deep packet inspection generally or specifically in respect of the use of a particular product. It is for the users of such equipment to ensure that the way in which it is used is in accordance with the law as set out in the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003 and the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 or any other relevant legislation.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 502 c1115W; 306650
Session: 2009-10
Related items: Internet
Monday, 30 November 2009
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Internet Security
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk