Progress

Current status
processing consultation
08 Apr 2025processing consultation
14 Jan 2025in consultation

Scope

Implementers
United Kingdom
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cybersecurity regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: other
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Implementation Level
national

Timeline of events

08 Apr 2025
processing consultation

Home Office closes consultation on proposal for protection of business from cybercrime

On 8 April 2025, the Home Office closes its public consultation on proposals for protection of businesses from cybercrime. The Home Office specified that ransomware is a critical threat, defining it as malicious software that infects a victim's comp…

  • World-leading proposals to protect businesses from cybercrime, GOV.UK (Official)
14 Jan 2025
in consultation

Home Office opened consultation on proposal for protection of business from cybercrime

On 14 January 2025, the Home Office opened a public consultation on proposals for the protection of businesses from cybercrime until 8 April 2025. The Home Office specified that ransomware is a critical threat, defining it as malicious software that…

  • World-leading proposals to protect businesses from cybercrime, GOV.UK (Official)