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

Designated vendor directions: plans for compliance
105Z7
1
This section applies where a designated vendor direction has been given to a public communications provider (and has not been revoked).
2
The Secretary of State may from time to time require the public communications provider—
a
to prepare a plan setting out—
i
the steps that the provider intends to take in order to comply with such requirements imposed by the direction as the Secretary of State may specify; and
ii
the timing of those steps; and
b
to provide the plan to the Secretary of State.
3
The Secretary of State may also require that the plan be provided to OFCOM.
4
The Secretary of State may specify the period within which a plan required under this section is to be provided to the Secretary of State or OFCOM.
5
A period specified under subsection
(4)
must be such period as appears to the Secretary of State to be reasonable.
Ss. 105Z1-105Z7 and cross-heading inserted (17.11.2021) by Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 (c. 31), ss. 15(2), 28(1)(c)