Connected tech cybersecurity standards

4 items 2 sources

Gaps in cybersecurity regimes for connected technology, particularly regarding network, storage, and cloud security standards.

Connected tech cybersecurity standards has been flagged across 2 independent accountability sources:

1 inquiry rec 3 PFD reports

This issue has been identified by multiple independent accountability bodies, suggesting it is a recurring systemic concern.

Recommendation: The government should introduce legislation requiring providers of online services and social media platforms to implement more stringent age verification techniques on all relevant devices.

Gov response: On 12 May 2021, the UK government published a draft Online Safety Bill, which includes a clause that will require providers of regulated services to conduct an assessment of whether children are likely to access …

Concerns: There is a lack of understanding regarding the dangers of e-bike/e-scooter lithium-ion batteries and chargers, coupled with an absence of British or European safety standards.

Concerns: A significant rise in fires from faulty e-bike/e-scooter lithium-ion batteries and unsuitable chargers, often from inferior conversion kits and unregulated online sales, highlights the lack of specific safety standards.

Concerns: A lack of British or European safety standards for lithium-ion e-bike batteries and chargers allows unsafe products to be sold and mixed, causing fires, thermal runaway, and multiple deaths.