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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Bryony Gooch

New laws to bolster UK’s defences against cyber attacks on NHS, transport and energy

IT companies that provide services for the NHS, as well as the UK’s energy, water and transport infrastructure, will face tough new security standards in a new law introduced by ministers to mitigate the threat of cyber attacks.

The Cyber Security and Resilience Bill will be introduced on Wednesday in a move that ministers hope will strengthen national security by boosting cyber protections for the services that people and businesses rely on.

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