The Computer Misuse Act is the UK’s primary law for addressing cybercrime, covering activities like hacking, denial-of-service attacks, and unauthorized access to computer systems.
Other Legislation from United Kingdom
Act on Cybercrime/Online Intellectual Property Protection
- Computer Misuse Act 1990 (CMA)
- Data Protection Act 2018
- Digital Economy Act 2017
- Fraud Act 2006
- Online Safety Act 2023
- The Copyright, Designs, and Patents Act 1988 (CDPA)
- The Trade Marks Act 1994
Cooperation and International Efforts
Criminal Code/Law Enforcement
Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection
- National Security and Investment Act 2021
- Network and Information Systems (NIS) Regulations 2018
- Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021
- The Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (IPA)
Data Protection and Privacy
Illegal Gambling
Online Hate Speech and Illegal Content