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UK data centers in scope of additional cybersecurity oversight under new bill

By Patricia Figueiredo ( November 12, 2025, 10:57 GMT | Insight) -- UK data centers will face direct cybersecurity regulation under the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill, to be introduced in the UK parliament Wednesday. The move, left undecided in April’s policy paper, confirms data centers’ inclusion alongside existing essential sectors. Operators would have to meet baseline security standards and notify major incidents within 24 hours, with a full report in 72 hours. The bill also confirms powers for the technology secretary to direct regulators and operators during national security threats.UK data centers will face new direct cybersecurity regulation under the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill, which is set to be introduced in the UK parliament Wednesday....

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