Computer Misuse Act stands the test of time

Other recommendations:
Although the inquiry had as its focus the Computer Misuse Act, the report makes it clear that many of the weapons to combat current cybercrimes may lie outside the CMA in more general criminal legislation and through a range of other actions. APIG's other recommendations include:

The Olswang view
APIG's two key recommendations -- clarifying that DoS attacks are a crime and making private prosecutions simpler -- will help make the UK even more inhospitable for cybercrooks. APIG's pragmatic conclusions reflect Olswang's view that what is required in the fight against cybercrime is not only a change of law but a change of approach. The report implicitly recognises that the CMA is not a "silver bullet", but that it needs to be employed in combination with other existing and planned laws and other measures.

For more information on this issue please contact Clive Gringras
clive.gringras@olswang.com
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