Criminal judicial cooperation: attacks against information systems and communication networks. Framework Decision

The European Parliament adopted the resolution drafted by Charlotte CEDERSCHIOLDE (EPP-ED, Germany) on attacks against information systems. (Please refer to the document dated 02/10/02.) With regard to information campaigns, Parliament inserted a clause stating that the commission must take the initiative with a view to raising awareness among citizens, business and the public sector concerning security risks on electronic communication networks. It went on to stipulate that conduct is not unlawful where a person has a right, by contract or by law to operate an information system.�