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The Code joins an expanding roster of UK cybersecurity measures, including: the Code of Practice for Software Vendors the Cyber Governance Code of Practice the Consumer IoT Code of Practice the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2022 the Code of Practice for app store operators and app developers It also sits within a broader UK cybersecurity strategy that features a new UK Cyber Security and Resilience Bill and likely updates to the Network and Information Systems Regulations 2018, with the prospect of further legislation—for example, the recent consultation on ransomware payments. Background to the Code The UK Government acknowledged that software must be secure by design (a term familiar to those versed in data protection law) and that stakeholders across the AI supply chain need certainty on baseline security expectations. Developed by the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT), the Code builds on the National Cyber Security Centre’s (NCSC) Guidelines for secure AI system development. Participation...

Permitted development rights for telecommunication development Certain types of telecommunication works, eg mobile telephone masts, qualify as permitted development, meaning planning permission is therefore not generally required in practice. For more information and guidance, refer to Practice Notes: Permitted development in England, Permitted development rights and the prior approval system, and Permitted development in Wales. In England, from 4 April 2022, specific permitted development rights for telecommunications were broadened, following a consultation, to advance the UK’s ambition for nationwide gigabit-capable broadband and 4G coverage, with 5G available to most of the population, by 2030. See: LNB News 07/03/2022 53. These revisions are reflected within this Practice Note where relevant. What, then, is permitted?...