Subsea cable providers face tougher security duties, fines under UK plans
By Imogen Howse ( October 23, 2026, 15:11 GMT | Insight) -- Subsea cable providers could face tougher security duties and fines of up to £10 million or 10 percent of qualifying worldwide revenue, whichever is higher, under new UK government proposals. The plans would require providers to assess and manage security risks, notify regulators of security incidents and warn affected users. Ministers would also gain powers to require providers to address national security threats.Subsea cable providers could face tougher security and resilience duties under new UK government plans, including requirements to better identify and manage risks to their networks....
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