UK Telecommunications Security Act
In force United Kingdom · In force Oct 1, 2022 · no upcoming deadlines
Deadlines
| Date | What happens | When |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 20223 years ago | Security measures regulations in force | 4 years ago |
| Nov 17, 20214 years ago | Royal Assent | 4.9 years ago |
Summaries for reference, not legal advice. Check the official text.
What it does
Imposes strengthened security duties on UK public telecoms providers, backed by detailed security measures regulations and a code of practice. It also gives the government powers to restrict the use of high-risk vendors' equipment through designated vendor directions.
- Who it applies to
- Public electronic communications network and service providers in the UK.
- Penalties
- Ofcom penalties up to 10% of relevant turnover, or up to GBP 100,000 per day for continuing contraventions.
- Enforced by
- Ofcom; Secretary of State for designated vendor directions.
- Official name
- Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 and the Electronic Communications (Security Measures) Regulations 2022
- Citation
- 2021 c. 31; SI 2022/933
- Topics
- cybersecurity, breach-notification
Verified 2026-09-25 legislation.gov.uk
Research notes
Tiered implementation timeframes for specific measures are set in the government's Telecommunications Security Code of Practice; those dates were not verified from an official page here and are left out.
Related
Questions about UK Telecommunications Security Act
- What are the UK Telecommunications Security Act compliance deadlines?
- Nov 17, 2021: Royal Assent. Oct 1, 2022: Security measures regulations in force.
- When does UK Telecommunications Security Act take effect?
- UK Telecommunications Security Act took effect on Oct 1, 2022.
- Who does UK Telecommunications Security Act apply to?
- Public electronic communications network and service providers in the UK.
- What are the penalties under UK Telecommunications Security Act?
- Ofcom penalties up to 10% of relevant turnover, or up to GBP 100,000 per day for continuing contraventions.