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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)

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
executive
Government Body
central government

Complete timeline of this policy change

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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…