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Computer Misuse Act 1990

Asked by Max WilkinsonLiberal DemocratHome OfficeTabled Answered 3 February 2026UIN 108847

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will update the Computer Misuse Act 1990 to give greater protection to cyber security professionals.

Answered by Dan Jarvis

The Government is conducting an ongoing review of the Computer Misuse Act.

As part of the review, we are reviewing how we can better support legitimate cybersecurity researchers so they can operate within a clear and supportive legal framework, while maintaining robust safeguards.

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