Telecommunications (Security) Bill

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The Telecommunications (Security) Bill is an proposed Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.[1][2]

The Bill builds upon and strengthens the Communications Act 2003, in particular the role of Ofcom, the United Kingdom's Office for Communication, in regards of its role in policing the security of telecommunications and telecom providers. The Bill requires the provider of a telecommunications network to ensure that they identify, prepare, and reduce the risk of security compromises.

The Bill provides the Government with "new national security powers"[3] and introduces a "duty owed to every person who may be affected" by a security breach.[4]

In November 2020, the Government published its "5G Supply Chain Diversity Strategy"[5] It pledged to "introduce a new, robust security framework" for telecommunications suppliers, enhance security powers for OfCom, and place decisions on "high risk vendors" in statutory terms.

The Bill "represents a watershed moment in the development of the UK's response to cyber-security threats."[6] though has also been called "narrowly focused".[7]

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  1. ^ "New telecoms security law to protect UK from cyber threats". Gov.uk. 24 November 2020. Retrieved 13 July 2021.
  2. ^ "Telecommunications (Security) Bill". 26 May 2021. Retrieved 13 July 2021.
  3. ^ "New telecoms security law to protect UK from cyber threats". Gov.uk. 24 November 2020. Retrieved 13 July 2021.
  4. ^ "What could the Telecommunications (Security) Bill mean for ISPs and telcos?". Decoded Legal Blog. 2 December 2020. Retrieved 13 July 2021.
  5. ^ "5G Supply Chain Diversification Strategy". 20 November 2020. Retrieved 13 July 2021. {{cite web}}: |first= missing |last= (help)
  6. ^ Benson, Townsend, Jonathan, Matthew (11 December 2020). "The Telecommunications (Security) Bill: the rollercoaster ride continues". JD Spura. Retrieved 13 July 2021.
  7. ^ Allisson, Peter Ray (2 June 2021). "What the Telecommunications (Security) Bill means for UK industry". Computer Weekly. Retrieved 13 July 2021.
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