Computer Misuse Act 1990
Commons · Question 108847 · Tabled 27 Jan 2026 · Home Office · Official record
Answered 3 Feb 2026
Question
Asked by Max Wilkinson
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.
Answer
Answered by Dan Jarvis, 3 Feb 2026
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 maint...