§ The Earl of Northeskasked Her Majesty's Government:
How they respond to the assessment of John Lyons, crime reduction co-ordinator with the National Hi-tech Crime Unit, that hi-tech crime and cyber crime are following the growth trend of Moore's Law—that is, doubling every 18 months; and what plans do they have in hand to address this. [HL3795]
§ The Minister of State, Home Office (Baroness Scotland of Asthal)There is limited reliable evidence about the level of the different forms of hi-tech crime. What trend information there is shows some growth, but certainly not of the rate of doubling every 18 months.
The Government are actively engaging with business, law enforcement and others to develop an understanding as to the current and likely future level of e-crime and the implications of this for law enforcement and others as part of the e-crime strategy.