The Cyber Security and Resilience Bill

Client Compliance advice from Maltix.

William Nicholls

Last Update 6 days ago

Smaller enterprises (SMEs) face significant risks from data protection fines under GDPR, which can severely impact their financial stability.


This legislation represents a proactive approach to safeguarding the UK's digital economy and infrastructure, reflecting the growing need for robust cybersecurity measures in an evolving threat landscape.


Common reasons for these fines include inadequate data security measures, failure to obtain proper consent for data processing, and non-compliance with marketing regulations.


Fines can range from a few thousand to several million, depending on the severity of the violation.


Most SME's struggle with compliance due to limited resources, making proactive data management essential to avoid penalties.

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Dynamic QR codes help you stay GDPR compliant by allowing your VA to update and manage the information linked to the code, ensuring that personal data is handled securely and in accordance with GDPR regulations.

Integrating Maltix SSL Smart Form Pages with Capsule CRM helps you stay GDPR compliant.
Integration with Capsule CRM allows you to securely collect and manage customer data in a way that complies with GDPR regulations. This ensures that personal information is handled and stored appropriately, helping your business maintain compliance with data protection laws.

Capsule integration with the Transpond Newsletter system

Transpond takes data compliance and privacy very seriously. They are committed to ensuring that all personal data collected through our newsletters is handled in accordance with relevant data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Here are some key points regarding our data compliance practices for newsletter subscribers:

1. Consent: We only collect personal data from individuals who have given their explicit consent to receive our newsletters. Subscribers have the option to unsubscribe at any time.

2. Data security: We have implemented technical and organisational measures to ensure the security of personal data collected through our newsletters. This includes encryption, access controls, and regular security audits.

3. Data retention: We only retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected. Subscribers can request to have their data deleted at any time.

4. Data sharing: We do not share personal data collected through our newsletters with third parties without the explicit consent of the subscriber.

5. Transparency: We are transparent about how we collect, use, and store personal data. Subscribers can access our privacy policy on our website
Site data sources help keep you GDPR compliant by providing tools and features that allow you to manage and protect personal data in accordance with GDPR regulations. 

1. Data encryption: QR Site registration data sources encrypt personal data to ensure that it is securely stored and transmitted.

2. Access controls: Data sources allow you and you technical VA to set access controls and permissions to ensure that only authorised users can access and manipulate personal data.

3. Data retention policies: Site data sources allow you to set data retention policies to automatically delete or anonymise personal data after a certain period of time.

4. Data processing agreements: Site data sources offer data processing agreements that outline the responsibilities of both parties in relation to GDPR compliance.

5. Data subject rights: Site data sources provide Technical VA tools for managing your data subject rights, such as the right to access, rectify, and erase personal data.

The UK is set to introduce the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill, aimed at enhancing national cyber defence and securing critical infrastructure.


Announced in the King’s Speech, the Bill will expand existing regulations to cover more digital services and supply chains, increase reporting requirements, and empower regulators to proactively address vulnerabilities.


This legislation responds to rising cyber threats, including recent attacks on the NHS and government entities, and seeks to align the UK’s cybersecurity framework with evolving challenges and the EU's NIS2 directive

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UPDATE Feb 2925

The Cyber Security and Resilience Bill (CS&R) is a significant piece of legislation introduced by the UK government, aimed at enhancing the country's cybersecurity framework. 


Announced on July 17, 2024, during the State Opening of Parliament, the Bill seeks to update the existing Network and Information Systems Regulations 2018 (NIS Regulations) to better protect critical national infrastructure and digital services from cyber threats.

Key Objectives of the Bill
  • Strengthening Cyber Defenses: The CS&R aims to bolster the UK's defences against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, particularly those targeting critical national infrastructure (CNI) such as hospitals and government services.
  • Expanded Regulatory Scope: The legislation will broaden the scope of existing regulations to include more digital services and supply chains, ensuring comprehensive coverage against potential vulnerabilities.
  • Increased Reporting Requirements: It mandates enhanced incident reporting from businesses, allowing the government to gather better data on cyber threats and improve response strategies
  • Regulatory Empowerment: The Bill will empower regulators with new resources and investigative powers to proactively address cybersecurity vulnerabilities within organisations
Implementation TimelineThe CS&R is expected to be introduced to Parliament in 2025, with a focus on quick passage through the legislative process due to urgent cybersecurity concerns highlighted by recent attacks on essential services.The government aims for it to become law potentially by early 2026.


This legislation represents a proactive approach to safeguarding the UK's digital economy and infrastructure, reflecting the growing need for robust cybersecurity measures in an evolving threat landscape.

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