§ Miss Emma NicholsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will introduce proposals to amend the Computer Misuse Act 1990 to take into account the effect of viruses and hackers on databases where electronic data interchange is in use.
§ Mr. LeighThe Secretary of State has no plans to introduce proposals to amend the Computer Misuse Act 1990. Since the passing of that Act, the DTI has monitored its application, and has not identified any features of electronic data interchange which would indicate the need for such amendment.