Progress

Current status
in force
01 Oct 2022in force
17 Nov 2021in force
15 Nov 2021adopted
24 Nov 2020under deliberation

Scope

Implementers
United Kingdom
Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Consumer protection authority governance
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services
Government Branch
executive
legislature
Government Body
central government
parliament
Implementation Level
national

Timeline of events

01 Oct 2022
in force

Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 entered into force for core security duties and Ofcom's compliance and enforcement powers

On 1 October 2022, the Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 entered into force for provisions relating to the core security duties on providers of public electronic communications networks and services and the Office of Communications' (Ofcom) com…

  • Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021, UK Legislation (Official)
17 Nov 2021
in force

Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 entered into force for provisions relating to designated vendor directions and related enforcement powers

On 17 November 2021, the Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 entered into force for provisions relating to designated vendor directions and related enforcement powers. The Act amends the Communications Act 2003 to place new security duties on pro…

  • Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021, UK Legislation (Official)
15 Nov 2021
adopted

Parliament adopted Telecommunications (Security) Bill, following its passage through both House of Commons and House of Lords (No. 216)

On 15 November 2021, Parliament adopted the Telecommunications (Security) Bill, following its passage through both the House of Commons and the House of Lords. The Bill will amend the Communications Act 2003 to place new security duties on providers…

  • Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021, UK Legislation (Official)
24 Nov 2020
under deliberation

Telecommunications (Security) Bill was introduced to House of Commons (No. 216)

On 24 November 2020, the Telecommunications (Security) Bill was introduced to the House of Commons. The Bill would amend the Communications Act 2003 to place new security duties directly on providers of public electronic communications networks and …

  • Telecommunications (Security) Bill, UK House of Commons (Official)