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2021 > Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021
Short Summary
The Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 introduces provisions for codes of practice about security measures in public electronic communications networks and services in the UK. The Act empowers the Secretary of State to issue codes of practice that provide guidance on the security measures to be taken by the providers of these networks and services. The Act also establishes the duty of OFCOM to ensure compliance with security duties and provides a mechanism for OFCOM to notify and request explanations from providers who fail to act in accordance with the code of practice. In response to security compromises, the Act imposes new duties on providers to take appropriate and proportionate measures to prevent adverse effects and to remedy or mitigate any adverse effects that occur. The Act also allows the Secretary of State to issue regulations specifying measures that providers must take in response to security compromises of a specified description. The duty for providers to take security measures applies to public electronic communications networks and services, with the exception of conduct required or authorized by specific enactments related to national security, crime prevention or detection, disorder prevention, or economic well-being. The Act came into force on Royal Assent for specified purposes, with further provisions coming into force on October 1, 2022. No specific penalties are mentioned in the Act for non-compliance.
Whom does it apply to?
The Act applies to providers of public electronic communications networks and services in the UK.
What does it govern?
The Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 governs the security of public electronic communications networks and public electronic communications services in the UK.
What are exemptions?
The duty to take security measures does not apply to conduct required or authorized by specific enactments related to national security, crime prevention or detection, disorder prevention, or economic well-being.
What are the Penalties?
No specific penalties are mentioned in the Act for non-compliance.
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom