Written question asked by Earl of Northesk (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 19 March 2001. It was answered by Lord Bassam of Brighton (Labour) on Monday, 19 March 2001.

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Bassam of Brighton, Lord

Question

Whether the practice of internet service providers checking e-mail subject lines for malicious code, for example to filter out the Kournikova virus, would constitute a breach of terms of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000. [HL 911]. - Includes ref to section 3(3) of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

HL 911; 623 c124WA

Session

2000-01

Subjects

Data protection Electronic surveillance Internet Email