United Kingdom: Bill on protecting businesses from cybercrime
Progress
Current status
in consultation
08 Apr 2025 processing consultation
14 Jan 2025 in 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
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…
SourceEvent type
law
Action type
consultation closed
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government
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…
SourceEvent type
law
Action type
consultation opened
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government