New Connections - Department of Taoiseach

(2.11) Processing of Personal Data - Telecommunications SectorCMNR• Transposition of EU Directive Concerning the Processing of Personal Data and theProtection of Privacy in the Telecommunications Sector (97/66/EC)UpdateThis Directive was transposed into Irish law by S.I. No. 192 of 2002, signed by theMinister for Public Enterprise on 8 May 2002.(2.12) CybercrimeJELR• Transposition of the Council of Europe Convention on CybercrimeUpdateThe Council of Europe Convention on Cybercrime was signed in February 2002 by theMinister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform.Legislation enabling ratification of the Convention is currently being considered in thecontext of a Criminal Justice Miscellaneous Provisions Bill.The Department is also leading Ireland's contribution to the development of a new EUframework decision on 'Attacks against Information Systems', discussions on whichcommenced in June 2002.(2.13) Illegal and harmful uses of the internetJELR• Extension of the scope of Irish research, by the Internet Advisory Board (IAB) oninternet safety issues relating to parents and children• Implementation of an awareness road-shows by the IAB on Internet safety issues inrelation to parents and childrenUpdateA reporting procedure has been put in place with the industry's representativeassociation, the Internet Service Providers' Association of Ireland (ISPAI).The IAB organised a successful workshop between the Internet industry and the Gardaíin June which identified issues of mutual concern.Proposals to extend the scope of Irish research on internet safety issues are underdiscussion and a tender competition will be held shortly. The IAB's annual report willbe published shortly.Proposals for awareness projects include a roadshow, a further radio campaign, a postercampaign and information packs.12