Web expert on his 'catastrophe' key for the internet

27 July 2010 Last updated at 13:11 ET Help

A British computer expert has been entrusted with part of a digital key, to help restart the internet in the event of a major catastrophe.

Paul Kane talked to Eddie Mair on Radio 4's PM programme about what he might be called upon to do in the event of an international online emergency.

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