The law has bestowed on BIPT the status of expert in scientific fields such as the measurement of electromagnetic fields and the security of networks. BIPT fulfils yet other tasks of public interest.
BIPT is competent to monitor electromagnetic radiation standards around antennas both to carry out the preliminary evaluations via computer simulations and to carry out the installation measures on the field or in the buildings.
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Radio communications > Antennas
BIPT has taken initiatives on network security. It has put in place a point of contact that can be reached at all times. By providing this duty service and offering information, BIPT aims to limit the risks of computer viruses spreading.
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Viruses In addition to examining the interference in the radio networks of the emergency services and the resolution of it, BIPT is in charge of monitoring the obligation of operators to co-operate with the emergency services.
BIPT officers invested with the power of criminal investigation officer can be called to assist legal and policy services within the framework of investigations on electronic communications.