Forwarded From: William Knowles <erehwon@kizmiaz.dis.org>
RUSSELS, Belgium [7.24.98] (Reuters) - The European Union has
no plans to set up a "cyberpolice" force to counter any threat
hackers may pose to the bloc's computer networks, according to
a statement published onhe EU was looking at ways to ensure
"efficient public protection, in particular against the use of
telecommunications for the benefit of criminal organizations."
The Commission has already carried out a study into criminality
linked to high-technology.
"The findings and eventual follow-up of this study are currently
under discussion in the Commission," Gradin said.
Gradin's remarks were contained in a written answer, dated
July 16, to a question from Gerhard Hager, a member of the
European Parliament. Hager had asked the EU to comment on
reports the United States was considering setting up a
force to counter hackers.
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Received on Sat Jul 25 12:29:15 1998