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The issue of cybersecurity is equally important and is mentioned in the amendment by the noble Baroness, Lady Hamwee. Cybersecurity is also a key priority for the Government. The cybersecurity and resilience Bill, a measure brought forward by the Department of Science, Innovation and Technology, will be introduced this year to strengthen our defences on cybersecurity and resilience and to ensure that more essential digital services than ever before are protected, including across geographic borders. Again, any person who crosses the UK border with the intention of committing cybersecurity offences under UK law that threaten harm to any person, business or property, would be covered by the definition of “border security” in the Bill.