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<p>On 27 January 2020, DCMS published a response to their regulatory consultation
on increasing the baseline cyber security of Consumer Internet of Things (IoT) security.</p><p><strong>
</strong></p><p>The regulatory proposals advocated that all consumer IoT devices embed
important security requirements. These requirements are set out in the Code of Practice
for Consumer IoT Security, published by my department in March 2018, and ETSI TS 103
645, the first globally applicable standard for consumer IoT security.</p><p><strong>
</strong></p><p>One of these guidelines would require manufacturers of IoT devices
to explicitly state the minimum length of time for which the device will receive security
updates, with that information clearly displayed at the point of sale.</p><p><strong>
</strong></p><p>Responses to the consultation showed widespread support for the introduction
of such a baseline, as a significant step towards protecting consumers and enabling
the IoT sector to grow and flourish. As such, DCMS are seeking to bring forward legislation
to mandate these guidelines as soon as parliamentary time allows.</p><p> </p>
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