United Kingdom: Implemented Section 66 of the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2022
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Implemented Section 66 of the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2022
On 26 April 2023, Section 66 of the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2022 was implemented after the Secretary of State issued relevant implementing regulations (Commencement Regulations No.2). Section 66 concerns the refusal of application for code rights on grounds of national security. If a data operator applies to the court for an order and the Secretary of State confirms that this order would impair national security investigations, then said application may be refused.
Original sourceScope
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cybersecurity regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
parliament
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2021-11-24
under deliberation
2022-05-25
under deliberation
2022-11-22
adopted
2022-12-06
in grace period
2023-04-26
in force