Cyber Laws Are Changing: What UK Businesses Need to Know
Cyber threats are evolving, and so are the laws designed to combat them. The UK government is preparing to introduce the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill, a major update to existing cyber legislation.
This update will expand the scope and tighten obligations for businesses. Currently, UK cyber law includes the Network and Information Systems (NIS) Regulations, which apply to operators of essential services (OES) and relevant digital service providers (RDSPs), such as cloud platforms and search engines.
- Network and Information Systems (NIS) Regulations
- PECR 2003, governing telecom security
- The Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2022, targeting internet-connected consumer devices
Author summary: UK cyber laws are being updated.