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Written question asked by Lord Foster of Bishop Auckland (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 February 1997. It was answered by Lord Selkirk of Douglas (Conservative) on Monday, 17 February 1997 on behalf of the Scottish Office.


Scottish Office

Question
On how many occasions in each of the last five years computer systems have been illegally accessed by computer hackers in his Department. - The Scottish Office is not aware of any such incidents. (Holding answer 6 February 1997).
Answer

Mr. Derek Foster: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland on how many occasions in each of the last five years computer systems have been illegally accessed by computer hackers in his Department. [14546] Lord James Douglas-Hamilton: [holding answer 6 February 1997]: The Scottish Office is not aware of any such incidents.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
14546; 290 c430W
Session
1996-97
Subjects
Data protection Computers Fraud Government departments Scottish Office Hacking