§ Mr. WebbTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many cases of computer misuse there were in his Department in(a) 1997 and (b) 2003, broken down by each category of misuse; and how many of those cases resulted in disciplinary action. [162394]
§ Ruth Kelly[holding answer 18 March 2004]: The information is as follows:
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Category of Misuse Cases Investigated HM Treasury 1997 Misuse of Email 1 1 case resulted in disciplinary action. 2003 Misuse of Internet 1 1 case resulted in disciplinary action. HM Customs and Excise 1997 Nil Nil 2003 Accessing Data Bases 2 Misuse of Email 158 Misuse of Internet 12 Misuse of PNC 4 76 cases resulted in disciplinary action. Inland Revenue 1997 Cases were not categorised 4 4 cases resulted in disciplinary action.
Category of Misuse Cases Investigated 2003 Cases Investigated may include more than one category of offence. Category of Misuse Offences Investigated Misuse of email 107 Unauthorised Access 146 Misuse of Internet 4 Unauthorised disclosure 4 Recreational Browsing 5 Other 62 322 cases resulted in disciplinary action.