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Computers (Security)

Volume 184: debated on Monday 21 January 1991

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To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what measures he is taking to ensure the security of (a) his Department's computers in-house and (b) lap-top personal computers when used by his civil servants outside his Department's offices.

It is not Government policy to disclose details of the protective security measures for safeguarding computers used for official purposes. To do so would be of assistance to potential attackers and therefore reduce the effectiveness of the measures.These measures are kept under review.