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UK moves to shield security researchers in cybercrime law overhaul

·Source: The Record

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Executive Summary

The proposed reforms, outlined in briefing documents published alongside the King’s Speech opening a new parliamentary session, would update the Computer Misuse Act 1990 as part of a broader national security package focused on cybercrime and digital threats.

Analysis

The proposed reforms, outlined in briefing documents published alongside the King’s Speech opening a new parliamentary session, would update the Computer Misuse Act 1990 as part of a broader national security package focused on cybercrime and digital threats.
Source Attribution

Originally published by The Record on May 13, 2026.

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