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Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021
Summary
This Act sets security standards for UK phone and internet networks. It stops companies from using equipment made by countries the government considers a security risk (mainly China), and gives authorities power to inspect networks and remove unsafe technology.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means backing stronger security rules for phone and internet networks. It protects British people from cyber attacks and stops dangerous equipment from being used in our communications systems, keeping personal data safer.
A vote to oppose means
- —Critics worry the Act gives the government too much power to control what equipment companies can use. Some are concerned about costs to businesses, potential delays in building 5G networks, and whether the rules are clear enough.
Cast Your Vote
People's Vote1 votes
0% Support · 0100% Oppose · 1
Parliament's Vote434 MPs
63% Ayes · 27337% Noes · 161
Democratic Gap
63% — Large gap
Outcome mismatch — the public would block this bill, but Parliament passed it
Bill Passage
Commons
- 1st reading24 Nov 2020
- 2nd reading30 Nov 2020
- Committee stage14 Jan 2021
- Report stage25 May 2021
- 3rd reading25 May 2021
Lords
- 1st reading26 May 2021
- 2nd reading29 Jun 2021
- Committee stage13 Jul 2021
- Report stage19 Oct 2021
- 3rd reading26 Oct 2021
Royal Assent17 Nov 2021
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