1) The document discusses overreactions to cybercrime that have led to sweeping legislation on hacking and internet surveillance. 2) It notes that law enforcement sees cybercrime as a new threat compared to traditional crimes like robbery, and references are made to cybercrime being a form of "weapons of mass destruction." 3) The document outlines legislation in the UK and EU that enables data retention and increased surveillance powers, including the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act, Anti-Terrorism, Crime and Security Act, and an EU directive on data retention. Concerns are raised about how these laws can be misused.

1. The use and abuse of “cybercrime” Dr. Ian Brown Foundation for Information Policy Research