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Analysts Urge US to Follow UK's Lead on Undersea Cable Law
·Source: Bank Info Security
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Executive Summary
UK Proposes Crisis Powers Over Cable Operators and Up to 14 Years for Sabotage Security analysts say Washington should update its 1888 undersea cable law after London proposed letting ministers direct cable operators
Analysis
UK Proposes Crisis Powers Over Cable Operators and Up to 14 Years for Sabotage Security analysts say Washington should update its 1888 undersea cable law after London proposed letting ministers direct cable operators in a crisis and imposing prison terms of up to 14 years for sabotage - though some doubt tougher penalties would deter Russia or China.