Monday 7 December 2015

EU agrees on bloc’s cyber-security law

EU MPs and member states have struck a deal on the bloc’s first cyber-security law.

It will require internet firms such as Google and Amazon to report serious breaches or face sanctions.

The deal on Monday, following five hours of negotiations between the European Parliament and EU governments, was reached in response to increasing worries about cyber attacks resulting in security and privacy breaches.

The European Commission’s digital chief, Andrus Ansip, said the new law would build up consumers’ trust in internet services, especially cross-border services.

“The internet knows no border – a problem in one country can have a knock-on effect in the rest of Europe” he said.

“This is why we need EU-wide cyber-security solutions.

“This agreement is an important step in this direction.” For the full article click here 



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