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UK Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021

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United Kingdom
vTelecommunications (Security) Act 2021 (c.31) inserting Communications Act 2003 ss.105A to 105Z29; SI 2022/933; Code of Practice v1.1 (14 July 2026)
4 domains
55 controls

The UK telecoms security framework: the Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021, which put new security duties into the Communications Act 2003 for every public network and service provider and created designated vendor directions; the Electronic Communications (Security Measures) Regulations 2022, in force from 1 October 2022 for all but micro-entities; and the Telecommunications Security Code of Practice (version 1.1, July 2026), whose technical measures large and medium providers are expected to have in place by tiered dates from March 2024 to December 2029. Each duty carries its date and who it binds. Built from the Act, the Regulations and the Code, read in full.

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UK Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 is a compliance framework from United Kingdom with 4 domains and 55 controls that map to 141 other frameworks. The largest domains are Electronic Communications (Security Measures) Regulations 2022, SI 2022/933 (in force 1 October 2022) – UK Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 (23 controls), Telecommunications Security Code of Practice v1.1 (July 2026): measure groups and their Tier 1 and Tier 2 dates – UK Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 (20 controls), Communications Act 2003 ss.105A to 105Y as inserted by the 2021 Act: security duties of network and service providers (in force 1 October 2022) – UK Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 (8 controls). Every control below carries what it requires and what an assessor expects to see.

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Framework Domains (4)

Communications Act 2003 ss.105A to 105Y as inserted by the 2021 Act: security duties of network and service providers (in force 1 October 2022) – UK Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021

8 controls
Controls in the Communications Act 2003 ss.105A to 105Y as inserted by the 2021 Act: security duties of network and service providers (in force 1 October 2022) – UK Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 domain of UK Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021: 8 controls
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uk-telecommunications-security-act-2021::s105As.105A Take appropriate and proportionate measures to identify, reduce and prepare for security compromises
uk-telecommunications-security-act-2021::s105Cs.105C Take measures to prevent adverse effects of a compromise and remedy or mitigate its effect
uk-telecommunications-security-act-2021::s105Is.105I When notified by OFCOM, explain any failure to act in accordance with the Code of Practice
uk-telecommunications-security-act-2021::s105Js.105J Tell affected users of a significant risk of a security compromise, in clear and plain language
uk-telecommunications-security-act-2021::s105Ks.105K Inform OFCOM as soon as reasonably practicable of significant security compromises
uk-telecommunications-security-act-2021::s105Ls.105L(6) to (8) Comply with OFCOM directions to inform users or the public of a security compromise
uk-telecommunications-security-act-2021::s105Nss.105N, 105O, 105P Cooperate with OFCOM security assessments and comply with assessment notices
uk-telecommunications-security-act-2021::s105Uss.105U, 105V Take interim steps directed by OFCOM pending enforcement

Designated vendor directions, ss.105Z1 to 105Z29 (in force 17 November 2021) – UK Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021

4 controls
Controls in the Designated vendor directions, ss.105Z1 to 105Z29 (in force 17 November 2021) – UK Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 domain of UK Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021: 4 controls
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uk-telecommunications-security-act-2021::s105Z1ss.105Z1 to 105Z3 Comply with the requirements of a designated vendor direction
uk-telecommunications-security-act-2021::s105Z14ss.105Z12, 105Z14, 105Z15 Comply with OFCOM inspection notices on designated vendor compliance, without defeating them, and pay their costs
uk-telecommunications-security-act-2021::s105Z25ss.105Z22 to 105Z25, 105Z27 Obey urgent enforcement directions, keep directions confidential when required, and supply information on request
uk-telecommunications-security-act-2021::s105Z7s.105Z7 Prepare and provide a compliance plan when the Secretary of State requires one

Electronic Communications (Security Measures) Regulations 2022, SI 2022/933 (in force 1 October 2022) – UK Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021

23 controls
Controls in the Electronic Communications (Security Measures) Regulations 2022, SI 2022/933 (in force 1 October 2022) – UK Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 domain of UK Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021: 23 controls
CodeTitle
uk-telecommunications-security-act-2021::r10reg.10 Govern security from board level: policy, incident categorisation, risk reporting, post-incident review and insider risk
uk-telecommunications-security-act-2021::r11reg.11 Review security measures regularly and produce a written 12-month risk assessment at least yearly
uk-telecommunications-security-act-2021::r12reg.12 Deploy patches and mitigations in a time suited to severity, and record governance decisions to take longer than 14 days
uk-telecommunications-security-act-2021::r13reg.13 Ensure responsible persons are competent and resourced, and configure new supplier equipment securely
uk-telecommunications-security-act-2021::r14reg.14 Carry out realistic, unannounced security testing, including of people and physical access
uk-telecommunications-security-act-2021::r15reg.15 Share information about compromises that may affect other networks, and give and request assistance
uk-telecommunications-security-act-2021::r3areg.3(1) to (4) Design, redesign and maintain the network to reduce security risk, and record risks and exposure yearly
uk-telecommunications-security-act-2021::r3breg.3(3)(d), (e), 3(5) Protect and appropriately locate security critical functions, secure equipment through its lifecycle, and contain compromises
uk-telecommunications-security-act-2021::r3creg.3(3)(f) Be able to identify risks and operate the network without reliance on persons, equipment or data outside the UK
uk-telecommunications-security-act-2021::r4areg.4(1) to (4)(a) Protect operational data and network functions, and keep privileged workstations away from incoming signals
uk-telecommunications-security-act-2021::r4breg.4(4)(b), (c), 4(5) Monitor and reduce risks from incoming signals and customer equipment, and use encrypted signals within the network
uk-telecommunications-security-act-2021::r4creg.4(6), (7) Service providers: monitor and reduce SIM card risks and replace SIMs where appropriate
uk-telecommunications-security-act-2021::r5reg.5 Keep real-time monitoring and content analysis tools out of reach of the listed countries
uk-telecommunications-security-act-2021::r6areg.6(1), (2) Monitor and analyse access to and operation of security critical functions, automated where possible, and investigate anomalies
uk-telecommunications-security-act-2021::r6breg.6(3) Record all access to security critical functions, alert on manual changes, analyse promptly and keep data 13 months
uk-telecommunications-security-act-2021::r6creg.6(4) Record type, location, software, hardware and identifiers of equipment supplied to customers
uk-telecommunications-security-act-2021::r7areg.7(1) to (3), 7(4)(a) Identify and reduce third party supplier risk and bind suppliers contractually to security measures
uk-telecommunications-security-act-2021::r7breg.7(4)(b), (c), 7(5) Secure supplier connections and data sharing, plan exits, and keep a written plan for supply interruption
uk-telecommunications-security-act-2021::r8areg.8(1), (2) Reduce unauthorised access: multi-factor authentication, two-person changes, no default credentials, automated changes
uk-telecommunications-security-act-2021::r8breg.8(3) to (5) Isolate security critical functions from unsafe signals and keep security permissions and credentials minimal, individual and unique
uk-telecommunications-security-act-2021::r8creg.8(6) Give no security permission to anyone while in a listed country, and prevent its use from there
uk-telecommunications-security-act-2021::r9areg.9(1), (2)(a), (b), (3) Prepare to limit and recover from compromises, keeping online and offline copies in the UK
uk-telecommunications-security-act-2021::r9breg.9(2)(c) Have means to assess, contain and deal with compromises, including a written plan when effects cannot be prevented within 14 days

Telecommunications Security Code of Practice v1.1 (July 2026): measure groups and their Tier 1 and Tier 2 dates – UK Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021

20 controls
Controls in the Telecommunications Security Code of Practice v1.1 (July 2026): measure groups and their Tier 1 and Tier 2 dates – UK Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 domain of UK Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021: 20 controls
CodeTitle
uk-telecommunications-security-act-2021::M1M1.01 to M1.06 Exposed edge: records of external systems, two-yearly testing, and separation from security critical functions
uk-telecommunications-security-act-2021::M10aM10.01 to M10.19 Third party supplier contracts: records, shared responsibility, control of data, 48-hour incident notice, 30-day root cause and managed service exit
uk-telecommunications-security-act-2021::M10bM10.20 to M10.35 Third party administrators: mediated, ticketed and logged access, per-provider segregation and testing of the administrator
uk-telecommunications-security-act-2021::M10cM10.36 to M10.54 Equipment suppliers and patching: security declarations, secure deployment guidance, support periods, vulnerability fixes and 14-day patching of exploited flaws
uk-telecommunications-security-act-2021::M11M11.01 to M11.42 Management plane: formal change, ticketed time-bound privileged access, break-glass controls, segregated management plane and hardened privileged access workstations
uk-telecommunications-security-act-2021::M12M12.01 to M12.05 Signalling monitoring: monitor and analyse signalling, protect signalling records, alert others and fuzz interfaces
uk-telecommunications-security-act-2021::M13M13.01 to M13.28, M19.01 to M19.07 Virtualisation: locked-down fabric, trust domains and host pools, no containers as trust boundaries, and automated, attested administration
uk-telecommunications-security-act-2021::M14M14.01 to M14.03 End-of-life equipment conditions, blocking unauthorised SIM over-the-air messages, and security retained after upgrades
uk-telecommunications-security-act-2021::M15M15.01 to M15.13 Network oversight functions: patched, rebuilt from known-good state, on trusted platforms, managed only from privileged workstations and monitored
uk-telecommunications-security-act-2021::M16M16.01 to M16.22, M20.01 Security monitoring and analysis: skilled analysts, threat hunting, 13-month logs, near real-time analysis within five minutes and anomaly models
uk-telecommunications-security-act-2021::M17M17.01, M18.01 to M18.06 Administration through systems, not direct device access; signalling resilience, hub addressing, authenticated outgoing signalling and hidden topology
uk-telecommunications-security-act-2021::M2M2.01 to M2.06, M6.01 to M6.05 Privileged access basics: review, logging, secure protocols, unique accounts, MFA and no default or hardcoded accounts
uk-telecommunications-security-act-2021::M21M21.01 to M21.07 Retaining national resilience: UK-located oversight functions, UK capability, offshore data governance and one month of UK connectivity without international links
uk-telecommunications-security-act-2021::M22M22.01 to M22.04 New v1.1 measures by March 2028: further CAF processes, test network default passwords and permitted signalling for fixed networks
uk-telecommunications-security-act-2021::M23M23.01 to M23.03 New v1.1 measures by December 2028: SIM provider certificate checks, automated vulnerability scanning and validated automation pipelines
uk-telecommunications-security-act-2021::M24M24.01 to M24.09 New v1.1 measures by December 2029: logging tests, number analysis data, threat modelling, trusted boot, CPE anomaly blocking, service accounts, APIs and unused services
uk-telecommunications-security-act-2021::M3M3.01 to M3.19, M7.01 to M7.04 Signalling and routing security: understand and filter signalling, do not trust source addresses, secure BGP and prevent spoofing
uk-telecommunications-security-act-2021::M4M4.01 to M4.08, M8.01 to M8.16 Procurement and SIM risk: assess suppliers before contract, test security, track end-of-life equipment, and protect SIM keys
uk-telecommunications-security-act-2021::M5M5.01 to M5.07 Supporting business processes: CAF-based processes, prioritised security changes, restorable read-only backups and incident management
uk-telecommunications-security-act-2021::M9M9.01 to M9.06 Customer premises equipment: unique credentials, supported devices, restricted and secure management, inbound connections blocked

Your Compliance Coverage

If you comply with UK Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021, you already cover:

NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0

8%

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Singapore Government Instruction Manual on ICT&SS Management (IM8)

8%

5 controls mapped

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ISO 28001:2007 Supply Chain Security Management

8%

5 controls mapped

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Maps to 141 other frameworks

65 total controls
NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0
5 source controls mapped|11 target controls covered
8%
Singapore Government Instruction Manual on ICT&SS Management (IM8)
5 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
8%
ISO 28001:2007 Supply Chain Security Management
5 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
8%
South Korea ISMS-P
5 source controls mapped|7 target controls covered
8%
NRC 10 CFR 73.54 - Nuclear Facility Cybersecurity
4 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
6%
NIST SP 800-124 Revision 2 - Guidelines for Managing the Security of Mobile Devices
4 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
6%
Annex 11 to EU GMP - Computerised Systems
4 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
6%
ISO/IEC 27400:2022
4 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
6%
NIST SP 800-190
4 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
6%
NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5
4 source controls mapped|16 target controls covered
6%
ISO/IEC 27019:2024
4 source controls mapped|10 target controls covered
6%
NIST SP 1800-32
4 source controls mapped|10 target controls covered
6%
API 1164
4 source controls mapped|10 target controls covered
6%
IEC 62443
4 source controls mapped|10 target controls covered
6%
CISA Cross-Sector Cybersecurity Performance Goals (CPG) 2.0
3 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
5%
ISO 15189:2022 - Medical Laboratories Requirements for Quality and Competence
3 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
5%
ISO/IEC 27011:2024
3 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
5%
UK Open Banking Standard
3 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
5%
Switzerland New Federal Act on Data Protection (nFADP/nDSG, 2023)
3 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
5%
SSAE 18 - Attestation Standards (SOC Reporting)
3 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
5%
SOC 2
3 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
5%
ASD Strategies to Mitigate Cyber Security Incidents
3 source controls mapped|7 target controls covered
5%
FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT)
3 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
5%
BSI IT-Grundschutz
3 source controls mapped|8 target controls covered
5%
ISO/IEC 27010:2015
3 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
5%
TISAX - Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange
3 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
5%
Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (SOCI)
3 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
5%
WCAG 2.2
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
UK GDPR (UK General Data Protection Regulation)
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
3%
ISO 22320:2018
2 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
3%
Austria Data Protection Act (Datenschutzgesetz, DSG, amended 2018)
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
3%
ASIS SPC.1-2009 - Organizational Resilience Standard
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
3%
ISO/IEC 30111:2019
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
3%
ISO 19650 - Organisation and Digitisation of Information about Buildings and Civil Engineering Works (BIM)
2 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
3%
IAIS Insurance Core Principles (ICPs)
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
3%
Barbados Data Protection Act 2019
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
3%
Automotive SPICE (ASPICE) v4.1 - Process Assessment Model
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
3%
ISO 20400:2017 - Sustainable Procurement
2 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
3%
DAMA-DMBOK2 - Data Management Body of Knowledge (2nd Edition)
2 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
3%
ISO/IEC 27003:2017
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
3%
ISO/IEC 23837:2023
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
3%
PCI P2PE
2 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
3%
AWWA Cybersecurity Guidance for the Water Sector (American Water Works Association)
2 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
3%
FedRAMP High
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
3%
FedRAMP Moderate
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
3%
Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA)
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
3%
PCI PIN Security
2 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
3%
AICPA Privacy Management Framework (PMF)
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
3%
PCI SSF
2 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
3%
ISO/SAE 21434
2 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
3%
ISO/IEC 23894:2023
2 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
3%
FFIEC IT Examination Handbook
2 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
3%
IEC 62351 - Power Systems Communication Security
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
3%
ISO 41001:2018 - Facility Management Systems
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
3%
SANS Incident Handler's Handbook and PICERL Methodology
2 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
3%
ISO/IEC 27043:2015
2 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
3%
ISO/IEC 29115:2013 - Entity Authentication Assurance Framework
2 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
3%
US SEC Digital Assets and Crypto Regulatory Framework
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
3%
Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Programmes - Global Standards
2 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
3%
APRA CPS 230 Operational Risk Management
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
3%
UK Security and Emergency Measures Direction (SEMD) - Water Industry
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
3%
Virginia CDPA
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
Uruguay DPL
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
3%
APPI
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
3%
Canada ITSG-33 - IT Security Risk Management
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
3%
US Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA) and USCG Cybersecurity Requirements
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
3%
Bahrain PDPL
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
3%
ITIL 4
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
3%
ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
3%
Saudi Arabia PDPL
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
3%
SOC for Cybersecurity - Cybersecurity Risk Management Examination
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
3%
Albania Law No. 124/2024 on Personal Data Protection
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
ISO/IEC 27050-1:2019
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
PCI DSS 4.0
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) - Net-Zero Standard
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
ISO/IEC 27004:2016
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
2%
Nebraska Data Privacy Act
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
ISO/IEC 29100:2024
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
2%
ISO 14064 - Greenhouse Gas Accounting and Verification (Parts 1-3)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ISO/IEC 25012:2008 - Data Quality Model
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
ISO/IEC 17025:2017 - General Requirements for Testing and Calibration
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
FedRAMP Rev 5
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
ISO 56002
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
Rhode Island Data Transparency and Privacy Protection Act (RIDTPPA)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ISO/IEC 29147:2018
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
ISO 26262:2018 - Functional Safety for Road Vehicles
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
Sweden Data Protection Act (Dataskyddslag, 2018:218)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ISO/IEC 27557:2022 - Organisational Privacy Risk Management
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
2%
DFARS 252.204-7012 - Safeguarding Covered Defense Information
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
IEC 60601-1 - Medical Electrical Equipment Safety
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
ISO/IEC 27014:2020
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
Florida Digital Bill of Rights (FDBR)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
Kuwait National Cybersecurity Framework
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ISO/IEC 29134:2023
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ISO 8000 - Data Quality
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
WHO Global Strategy on Digital Health 2020-2025
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
COBIT 2019
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
IEC 62304:2015 Medical Device Software Lifecycle Processes
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
2%
UK Bribery Act 2010
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
Singapore Cybersecurity Act 2018
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ISO/IEC 27031:2011
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ISO/IEC 27007:2020
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
Azerbaijan Law on Personal Data (2010)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ISO/IEC 27006-1:2024
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
Solvency II
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
2%
ISO 50001:2018 - Energy Management Systems
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) - Responsible Minerals Assurance Process
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
2%
ISO/TS 22318:2021
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ISO/TS 22317:2021
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
SQF Code Edition 9 - Safe Quality Food
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ISO 26000:2010
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ISO 22316
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
Sigstore - Software Artifact Signing and Verification
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) Release 2026
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
FBI CJIS Security Policy
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
AS9100D - Aerospace Quality Management System
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
SASB Standards
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
Space ISAC (Information Sharing and Analysis Center) - Threat Framework
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
21 CFR Part 211 - Current Good Manufacturing Practice
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
BREEAM - Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ITU-T X.805 - Security Architecture for End-to-End Communications
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
ICAO Annex 17 - Aviation Security (AVSEC)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
US Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSC) Manufacturer and Importer Duties
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
3GPP 5G Security Architecture (TS 33.501)
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
2%
ISO 27799:2025
1 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
2%
Armenia Law on Protection of Personal Data (2015)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
Uganda Data Protection and Privacy Act (2019)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
Bank Secrecy Act / Anti-Money Laundering (BSA/AML)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
AML/CTF Act 2006 (Australia)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
US Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) - CBP Trade Data Requirements
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
Samoa Telecommunications Act 2005
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
W3C Verifiable Credentials (VC) Data Model 2.0
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
US ITAR and EAR - Export Control and Data Security
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
NFPA 1600 - Standard on Continuity, Emergency, and Crisis Management
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
Telecommunications Sector Security Reforms (TSSR)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
APRA CPS 234
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
UK Defence Standard 05-138 - Cyber Security for Defence Suppliers
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
EASA Part-IS - Information Security in Aviation
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
2%
COSO Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
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What is UK Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 and who does it apply to?

UK Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 is a compliance framework from United Kingdom with 4 domains and 55 controls. The UK telecoms security framework: the Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021, which put new security duties into the Communications Act 2003 for every public network and service provider and created designated vendor directions; the Electronic Communications (Security Measures) Regulations 2022, in force from 1 October 2022 for all but micro-entities; and the Telecommunications Security Code of Practice (version 1.1, July 2026), whose technical measures large and medium providers are expected to have in place by tiered dates from March 2024 to December 2029. Each duty carries its date and who it binds. Built from the Act, the Regulations and the Code, read in full. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

What does UK Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 actually require?

UK Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 has 55 controls organised across 4 domains. The largest domains are Electronic Communications (Security Measures) Regulations 2022, SI 2022/933 (in force 1 October 2022) – UK Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 (23 controls), Telecommunications Security Code of Practice v1.1 (July 2026): measure groups and their Tier 1 and Tier 2 dates – UK Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 (20 controls), Communications Act 2003 ss.105A to 105Y as inserted by the 2021 Act: security duties of network and service providers (in force 1 October 2022) – UK Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 (8 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.

If I already comply with another framework, how much of UK Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 do I already cover?

UK Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021 maps to 141 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 (8% coverage), Singapore Government Instruction Manual on ICT&SS Management (IM8) (8% coverage), ISO 28001:2007 Supply Chain Security Management (8% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.

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