Draft Bill on Cyber Security and Defense

On 15 July 2019, the Draft Bill on Cyber Security and Defense (“Draft Bill”) was officially introduced by the House of Representatives (“House”), however, it is as yet unclear when the Draft Bill will ultimately be passed.[1]

The Draft Bill was originally formulated in order to improve cybersecurity and defenses (“CSD”) against cyber threats which may put the national interest in jeopardy.[2] The Draft Bill is also aiming to increase cyber competitiveness and innovation, as well as to make a contribution to the development of the digital economy, and will specifically address the following matters:[3]