Part 2Networks, services and the radio spectrum

Chapter 1Electronic communications networks and services

F1Security of public electronic communications networks and services: designated vendor directions

Annotations:
Amendments (Textual)

105Z3Consultation about designated vendor directions

1

Before giving a designated vendor direction, the Secretary of State must consult—

a

the public communications provider or providers which would be subject to the proposed direction, and

b

the person or persons who would be specified as a designated vendor or vendors in the proposed direction in accordance with section 105Z1(3),

so far as it is reasonably practicable to do so.

2

The requirement in subsection (1) does not apply if or to the extent that the Secretary of State considers that consultation would be contrary to the interests of national security.