This Act establishes a new security framework for UK telecoms networks, requiring providers to protect against cyber threats and giving government powers to restrict high-risk vendors like Huawei from critical 5G infrastructure.
A Bill to make provision about the security of public electronic communications networks and public electronic communications services.
Status: Act of Parliament
Current House: Unassigned
Stage: Royal Assent
Sponsored by: Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay, Julia Lopez
Introduced: 2020-11-24
Royal Assent: 2021-11-17