Part 2Networks, services and the radio spectrum
Chapter 1Electronic communications networks and services
F1Security of public electronic communications networks and services
105CF2Requirement to submit to auditF2Duty to take measures in response to security compromises
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OFCOM may carry out, or arrange for another person to carry out, an audit of the measures taken by a network provider or a service provider under section 105A.
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A network provider or a service provider must—
a
co-operate with an audit under subsection (1), and
b
pay the costs of the audit.
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This section applies where a security compromise occurs in relation to a public electronic communications network or a public electronic communications service.
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The provider of the network or service must take such measures as are appropriate and proportionate for the purpose of preventing adverse effects (on the network or service or otherwise) arising from the security compromise.
3
If the security compromise has an adverse effect on the network or service, the provider of the network or service must take such measures as are appropriate and proportionate for the purpose of remedying or mitigating that adverse effect.
Ss. 105A-105D and cross-heading inserted (26.5.2011) by The Electronic Communications and Wireless Telegraphy Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1210), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 65 (with Sch. 3 para. 2)