Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 26661
Defence: Cybersecurity
Tabled: 27 January 2025
Answered: 4 February 2025
Question
Helen Maguire
Liberal Democrat — Epsom and Ewell
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for the Home Department on the potential impact of the Computer Misuse Act 1990 on the (a) effectiveness and (b) operational capabilities of UK defence.
Answer
Luke PollardThe Ministry of Defence operates within the Computer Misuse Act 1990, and we ensure that our activities are legally covered. We do not comment on details for security reasons. The Computer Misuse Act (CMA) plays a vital role in ensuring that the UK has th...
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