HL Deb 27 February 2001 vol 622 c121WA
The Earl of Northesk

asked Her Majesty's Government:

How they will respond to allegations that the Inland Revenue's on-line tax filing system, particularly with respect to password authentication, is insecure. [HL875]

Lord McIntosh of Haringey

The Inland Revenue's on-line tax filing system has security features in line with best commercial practice, which protects passwords against interception.