Written question asked by Lord Maude of Horsham (Conservative) on Monday, 18 January 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 20 January 2010. It was answered by Nick Harvey (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 21 January 2010 on behalf of the House of Commons Commission.

Members: Email

Question: To ask the hon. Member for North Devon, representing the House of Commons Commission with reference to the answer of 12 November 2009, Official Report, column 622W, on Members: email, whether PICT has had discussions with representatives of Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) to find a technical fix to allow PGP software to be used on hon. Members' computers in a way which is not incompatible with Parliament's current version of VPN (remote access) software.

Answer: No. PICT provide support to an alternative encryption software product which is deemed to be completely satisfactory. However, Members are not restricted to using the encryption product that PICT offer and support, and can choose to use other products, including PGP.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 504 c434W; 312432
Session: 2009-10
Related items: Members: E-mail
Monday, 1 March 2010
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Thursday, 12 November 2009
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Subjects: Email Members
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