Communications Act 2003 (c. 21)

Part 2 U.K. Networks, services and the radio spectrum

Chapter 1 U.K. Electronic communications networks and services

[F1 Security of public electronic communications networks and services U.K.

Textual Amendments

F1 Ss. 105A-105D and cross-heading inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 65 (with Sch. 3 para. 2)

[F2 105C. Duty to take measures in response to security compromises U.K.

(1) This section applies where a security compromise occurs in relation to a public electronic communications network or a public electronic communications service.

(2) The provider of the network or service must take such measures as are appropriate and proportionate for the purpose of preventing adverse effects (on the network or service or otherwise) arising from the security compromise.

(3) If the security compromise has an adverse effect on the network or service, the provider of the network or service must take such measures as are appropriate and proportionate for the purpose of remedying or mitigating that adverse effect.]]

Textual Amendments

F2 Ss. 105A, 105B substituted for ss. 105A-105D and ss. 105C, 105D re-inserted (17.11.2021 for specified purposes, 1.10.2022 in so far as not already in force) by Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 (c. 31), ss. 1(2), 2, 28(1)(a)