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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)

Scope

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

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2020-11-24
under deliberation

On 24 November 2020, the Telecommunications (Security) Bill was introduced to the House of Commons.…

2021-11-15
adopted

On 15 November 2021, Parliament adopted the Telecommunications (Security) Bill, following its passa…

2021-11-17
in force

On 17 November 2021, the Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 entered into force for provisions r…

2022-10-01
in force

On 1 October 2022, the Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 entered into force for provisions rel…