Government opens public consultation to bolster security of telecom firms

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Government opens public consultation to bolster security of telecommunication firms
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Government opens public consultation to bolster security of telecommunication firms

'Our proposals will embed the highest security standards in our telecoms industry with heavy fines for any companies failing in their duties,' says digital infrastructure minister

UK Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has launched a public consultation on the Electronic Communications (Security Measures) Regulations 2022 and a draft code of practice, wit...

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