HL Deb 07 November 2002 vol 640 c161WA
The Earl of Northesk

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What progress they are making towards resolving the concerns of the Internet Service Providers Association in respect of Section 11 of the Anti-Terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001, with particular reference to the interpretation that the draft code of practice, whether voluntary or mandatory, is in breach of current United Kingdom and European data protection legislation. [HL6163]

The Minister of State, Home Office (Lord Falconer of Thoroton):

Section 11 of the Anti-Terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001 requires consultation with both the Information Commissioner and the industry before any code of practice is published.

The Internet Service Providers Association is involved in this consultation process which we hope will reach a conclusion shortly.

The Earl of Northesk

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Further to the Written Answer by Lord Falconer of Thornton on 29 October "why full implementation of Section 11 of the Anti-Terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001, with particular reference to the issuance of a draft code of practice for consideration by Parliament under the affirmative resolution procedure, has been delayed beyond the timescale outlined by Lord Rooker on 11 December 2001 (HL Deb, col. 1287)". [HL6352]

Lord Falconer of Thoroton:

The consultation process referred to in Section 11 of the Anti-Terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001 has been more protracted than anticipated. This process is now drawing to a close.