Computer Misuse Act 1990

(asked on 27th January 2026) - View Source

Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will update the Computer Misuse Act 1990 to give greater protection to cyber security professionals.


Answered by
Dan Jarvis Portrait
Dan Jarvis
Minister of State (Cabinet Office)
This question was answered on 3rd February 2026

The Government is conducting an ongoing review of the Computer Misuse Act.

As part of the review, we are reviewing how we can better support legitimate cybersecurity researchers so they can operate within a clear and supportive legal framework, while maintaining robust safeguards.

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