Part 2

Networks, services and the radio spectrum
Chapter 1

Electronic communications networks and services

Security of public electronic communications networks and services: designated vendor directions

Enforcement of requirement not to disclose
105Z26
1
Sections
105Z18
,
105Z19
(1)
to
(3)
,
105Z20
and
105Z21
apply in relation to a contravention by a person of a requirement not to disclose imposed under section
105Z25
as they apply in relation to a contravention by a public communications provider of a requirement imposed by a designated vendor direction, subject to subsections
(2)
to
(6)
.
2
Section
105Z18
(as applied by this section) has effect as if, in subsection
(2)
(d)
, for sub-paragraphs
(i)
and
(ii)
there were substituted—
i
bring the contravention to an end;
ii
limit the consequences of the contravention;
.
3
Section
105Z19
(as applied by this section) has effect as if—
a
in subsection
(2)
, the maximum penalty specified were £10 million;
b
in subsection
(3)
, the maximum penalty specified were £50,000 per day.
4
The Secretary of State may by regulations amend subsection
(3)
so as to substitute a different amount for the amount for the time being specified in subsection
(3)
(a)
or
(b)
.
5
No regulations are to be made containing provision authorised by subsection
(4)
unless a draft of the regulations has been laid before Parliament and approved by a resolution of each House.
6
Section
105Z20
(as applied by this section) has effect as if—
a
in subsection
(6)
—
i
in paragraph
(a)
, for sub-paragraphs
(i)
and
(ii)
there were substituted—
i
to bring the contravention to an end, and
ii
to limit the consequences of the contravention,
;
ii
in paragraph
(b)
, for “comply with that requirement and remedy” there were substituted
“bring that contravention to an end and limit”
;
iii
in the words following paragraph
(b)
, for “comply with that requirement or remedy” there were substituted
“bring that contravention to an end or limit”
;
b
in subsection
(7)
(b)
(ii)
, for the words from “comply” to “remedy” there were substituted
“bring the contravention to an end or to limit”
.
Ss. 105Z1-105Z7 and cross-heading inserted (17.11.2021) by Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 (c. 31), ss. 15(2), 28(1)(c)
Ss. 105Z25, 105Z26 inserted (17.11.2021) by Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 (c. 31), ss. 22, 28(1)(c)