Moved by
Lord Fox
1: Before Clause 1, insert the following new Clause—
“General principles relating to product security
(1) The provisions in Part 1 of this Act should be read alongside the general principles relating to product security as outlined in subsection (2).
(2) The principles are—
(a) in regard to the security of internet-connectable products and products capable of connecting to such products, manufacturers, importers and distributors have a duty of care towards their customers to secure their privacy and safety;
(b) customers are entitled to have a reasonable expectation that manufacturers, importers, and distributors make sure their consumer connectable products meet minimum cyber security requirements before they are placed on the UK market;
(c) manufacturers, importers, and distributors should be able to demonstrate an understanding of emerging security threats and a proactive, ongoing support programme to mitigate these risks and ensure that their products are safe by design.
(3) In making regulations under Part 1 of this Act the Secretary of State must have regard to the principles outlined in subsection (2).”
Member’s explanatory statement
This amendment would introduce a set of principles relating to product security into the bill.