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Eurim Looks Into Government IT Strategy
News Philip Virgo, secretary general of the European Information Society Group (Eurim), said the process will cover three strands, with individual hearings on each: social inclusion, ensuring that online services reach people without internet access...
[July 12, 2007, 15:01]
Cybercrime 'must Be Taken Seriously'
News The European Information Society Group (EURIM) claims half of all crime - in financial terms - is committed using computers, either to plan, commit or process. Philip Virgo, secretary general of EURIM, told ZDNet UK sister site silicon.com: "It is...
[March 23, 2005, 8:50]
IT Pros Called To Become Boys In Blue
News The European Information Society Group (EURIM) is calling on the government to employ the services of IT workers as special constables. I think we should be using special constables," said chairman of EURIM Brian White, MP.
[December 1, 2004, 16:45]
Government 'must Increase Spending' On Cybercrime Fight
News That's the view of Internet security lobbyist EURIM, which today released its recommendations for a long-term progress plan to improve Internet safety. We hold the view there is a desperate need for more skills and training," said Brian White MP...
[January 19, 2005, 16:45]
More Cybercrime Laws Will Be Counter-productive, Says Thinktank
News Among its recommendations, Eurim said that the Home Office should coordinate constructive dialogue between all stakeholders and that the Law Commission must urgently review existing UK legislation to establish what changes are needed to ensure...
[April 25, 2002, 11:58]
Education, Not Legislation Will Reduce E-crimes
News The paper, published by e-commerce lobby group EURIM, and think tank The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR), argues that although some legislation is required to fight Internet-based crimes, alone, it will make no difference unless backed...
[December 11, 2003, 16:40]
'Information Security Awareness Forum' Is Launched
News The Information Security Awareness Forum (ISAF), launched on Tuesday at the British Computer Society (BCS) in London, will be an umbrella body for a number of organisations, including BCS, IT industry lobbying group EURIM, and web-safety campaign...
[February 12, 2008, 16:40]
Industry Lambasts Snooping Law Costs
News BT, Vodafone and lobby group Eurim called for more clarity on the costs involved in complying with the Act. Eurim, meanwhile, said it wanted more information to be provided in the code on the potential costs of the technical upgrading that would be...
[April 30, 2002, 17:55]
IT Industry: Data Retention Mess Needs Fixing
News Most government regulation of the storage of sensitive customer information is "based on ignorance", and is largely irrelevant at best and harmful at worst, according IT industry association Eurim. Speaking at the Storage Expo conference on...
[October 20, 2006, 12:50]
Election 2005: Time For MPs To Get Behind Tech
News At the end of March the European Information Society Group (EURIM) launched its election manifesto points, aimed at MPs from all parties. EURIM brings together MPs, Peers and MEPs from all parties as well as key players in the UK communications, e...
[April 27, 2005, 14:00]
Skills Not Money Needed To Fight Cybercrime
News Law enforcement agencies require a bigger pool of skilled investigators and digital forensic experts, not more money or legislation, according to a study by EURIM that was presented at the House of Commons on Tuesday.
[May 18, 2004, 16:45]
E-government Plans Are Doomed To Failure
News The draft report -- compiled by a selection of politicians, civil servants and high-tech workers known collectively as Eurim (European Infomatics Markets group) -- criticises the government for its reliance on putting services online, claiming...
[June 5, 2001, 10:19]
Government Data Sharing May Harm Public Trust
News Speaking on Thursday at a Eurim event addressing social-inclusion issues, he said that schemes such as the National Identity Register — on which the government plans to hold the personal data of every UK citizen — could lead to an over-intrusive...
[November 9, 2007, 14:27]
Job Wanted For Ex-MP With Tech Experience
News More recently, as chairman of the European Information Society Group (EURIM), White lobbied the government to employ IT professionals as special constables to hunt down cybercriminals. In January 2005, EURIM released its recommendations for a long...
[May 6, 2005, 13:50]
Lord: 'British FBI' Will Be Private Home Office Police
News Philip Virgo, general secretary of Eurim, also expressed concern about the possible scope of SOCA's powers. The powers and scope of the newly formed Serious and Organised Crime Agency (SOCA) are far too broad, a leading parliamentary figure said on...
[April 25, 2006, 16:15]
MP Slams Cabinet Office's Email Destruction
News But treasurer of APIG and chairman of European Internet security lobbyist EURIM Brian White MP backed the Cabinet Office, even though he believes it is deleting emails in preparation for the Freedom of Information Act.
[December 21, 2004, 15:55]
Police To Give Cybercrime-fighting Courses
News Brian White MP, chairman of security lobbying group EURIM, has applauded the creation of the seminars, and said it was acceptable for the police to charge for conferences. The Metropolitan Police Force is launching a series of e-crime prevention...
[January 19, 2005, 12:20]
Civil Service Denies Email Foul Play
News It's impractical and they're working on an idiotic time scale to do this," said Lord Erroll, member of European Internet security lobbyist EURIM. The Cabinet Office denied on Monday that millions of emails are being deleted in response to a law...
[December 20, 2004, 12:30]
E-envoy Disputes 800,000 Job-loss Quote
News A year ago the e-envoy was criticised by the European Information Society Group (Eurim) as lacking the resources to promote e-commerce in the UK. Philip Virgo, Eurim general secretary, said that Pinder, who has a staff of 75, had already suggested...
[May 15, 2002, 17:06]
Chinese Cybercops 'nailing Virus Writers'
News Last week, security lobbyist EURIM said it was pushing the government to employ IT professionals as special constables. A Chinese police force that is dedicated to fighting virus writers is getting results, according to Russian antivirus company...
[December 9, 2004, 14:55]
