Computer Misuse Act 1990

(asked on 24th April 2023) - View Source

Question to the Home Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government what is their timetable for the next stages of review and potential reform of the Computer Misuse Act 1990 to ensure better legal protections for cyber security professionals.


Answered by
Lord Sharpe of Epsom Portrait
Lord Sharpe of Epsom
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Home Office)
This question was answered on 11th May 2023

The Home Office concluded its public consultation and response to the Call for Information on the Computer Misuse Act on 6th April 2023.

As we set out in the consultation, the question of legal protections is a complex issue, and requires significant further discussion with a wide range of stakeholders. We have committed to work with law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, the cybersecurity industry and system owners to consider proposals, and reach a consensus on the best way forward. This work is under way, and we will provide an update to Parliament in due course.

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