United Kingdom: Department for Science, Innovation and Technology adopted revised Telecommunications Security Code of Practice 2026

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Department for Science, Innovation and Technology adopted revised Telecommunications Security Code of Practice 2026

On 3 June 2026, the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology adopted the draft Revised Telecommunications Security Code of Practice 2026 and laid it before Parliament. The Code applies to large and medium-sized public telecommunications pro…

Scope

Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cybersecurity regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services, infrastructure provider: network hardware and equipment
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government

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2025-08-28
in consultation

On 28 August 2025, the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) opened a consultati…

2025-10-22
processing consultation

On 22 October 2025, the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) closes the consult…

2026-06-03
adopted

On 3 June 2026, the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology adopted the draft Revised Tel…