[Chapter-delegates] Fwd: [ORG-discuss] 'Hacking' IT systems to become a crinminal offence.

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Anybody have a handle on this?
Brought to my attention by Catherine on the ORG list.

Christian de Larrinaga

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> http://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pressroom/content/20120326IPR41843/html/Hacking-IT-systems-to-become-a-criminal-offence
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> 'Cyber attacks on IT systems would become a criminal offence
> punishable by at least two years in prison throughout the EU under a
> draft law backed by the Civil Liberties Committee on Tuesday.
> Possessing or distributing hacking software and tools would also be an
> offence, and companies would be liable for cyber attacks committed for
> their benefit. '
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