Forwarded From: William Knowles <erehwont_private> 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. -o- Subscribe: mail majordomot_private with "subscribe isn". Today's ISN Sponsor: New Dimensions International [www.newdimensions.net]
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