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    , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/987863", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Foreign and Commonwealth Office"}
      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/987863/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) was established formally on 3 October 2016. At that time, the NCSC had a team of approximately 700 people. For reasons of National Security, we will not be providing further releases on staff numbers and recruitment.<\/p>"}
        , "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/343", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Sir Alan Duncan"}
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      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/987868/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>The guidelines within the Code of Practice bring together what is widely considered good practice in Internet of Things (IoT) security. As a voluntary document, it provides clarity to industry on the steps that are most important in protecting consumers\u2019 online security and privacy.<\/p><p> <\/p><p> <\/p><p>We continue to welcome public pledges from manufacturers to implement the Code for their products, with two major companies having already made such a commitment. The Government\u2019s ambition is to achieve the best possible industry uptake of the Code and we will continue to monitor progress in this area. We remain in discussions with a number of manufacturers and are working towards securing additional industry pledges in the future.<\/p><p> <\/p><p> <\/p><p>The Government has also begun work to place appropriate aspects of the Code on a regulatory footing with further details to be shared in due course.<\/p><p> <\/p><p> <\/p><p>The UK Government is taking a lead on this issue. To make it easier for manufacturers around the world to implement the Code, we have developed an open data JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) file, available here (https://iotsecuritymapping.uk), and translated the Code into a number of different languages on Gov.uk. We also recently begun the process of developing a global standard through the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) based on our Code of Practice and through this work we expect to achieve greater industry uptake of the guidelines within the Code.<\/p><p> <\/p><p> <\/p><p>In the coming months Government will be driving forward work to bring more manufacturers on board and has engaged with a number of UK and European manufacturers and industry bodies to highlight the Code of Practice and discuss how each guideline could be embedded within the design of their products.<\/p><p> <\/p>"}
        , "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4115", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Margot James"}
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        , "answeringMemberPrinted" : {"_value" : "Margot James"}
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      ], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, with reference to the Government's press release of 14 October 2018, Leading tech companies support code to strengthen security of internet-connected devices, what plans the Government has to increase engagement with tech companies to facilitate the implementation of the code of practice.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
      , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4673", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Jo Platt"}
      }
      , "tablingMemberConstituency" : {"_value" : "Leigh"}
      , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Jo Platt"}
      ], "uin" : "179325"}
    , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/987869", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport"}
      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/987869/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>The guidelines within the Code of Practice bring together what is widely considered good practice in Internet of Things (IoT) security. As a voluntary document, it provides clarity to industry on the steps that are most important in protecting consumers\u2019 online security and privacy.<\/p><p> <\/p><p> <\/p><p>We continue to welcome public pledges from manufacturers to implement the Code for their products, with two major companies having already made such a commitment. The Government\u2019s ambition is to achieve the best possible industry uptake of the Code and we will continue to monitor progress in this area. We remain in discussions with a number of manufacturers and are working towards securing additional industry pledges in the future.<\/p><p> <\/p><p> <\/p><p>The Government has also begun work to place appropriate aspects of the Code on a regulatory footing with further details to be shared in due course.<\/p><p> <\/p><p> <\/p><p>The UK Government is taking a lead on this issue. To make it easier for manufacturers around the world to implement the Code, we have developed an open data JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) file, available here (https://iotsecuritymapping.uk), and translated the Code into a number of different languages on Gov.uk. We also recently begun the process of developing a global standard through the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) based on our Code of Practice and through this work we expect to achieve greater industry uptake of the guidelines within the Code.<\/p><p> <\/p><p> <\/p><p>In the coming months Government will be driving forward work to bring more manufacturers on board and has engaged with a number of UK and European manufacturers and industry bodies to highlight the Code of Practice and discuss how each guideline could be embedded within the design of their products.<\/p><p> <\/p>"}
        , "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4115", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Margot James"}
        }
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        , "answeringMemberPrinted" : {"_value" : "Margot James"}
        , "dateOfAnswer" : {"_value" : "2018-10-18", "_datatype" : "dateTime"}
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      , "date" : {"_value" : "2018-10-15", "_datatype" : "dateTime"}
      , "hansardHeading" : {"_value" : "Internet: Security"}
      , "houseId" : {"_value" : "1"}
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      ], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, with reference to the Government's press release of 14 October 2018, Leading tech companies support code to strengthen security of internet-connected devices, for what reasons compliance with the code of practice is voluntary.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
      , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4673", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Jo Platt"}
      }
      , "tablingMemberConstituency" : {"_value" : "Leigh"}
      , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Jo Platt"}
      ], "uin" : "179326"}
    , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/987871", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport"}
      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/987871/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>The Code was drafted throughout 2017 and 2018 in cooperation with industry, consumer groups and academia. DCMS has engaged with EU bodies and Member States throughout that period and has led on the negotiations of the EU Cybersecurity Act on behalf of the UK. Those negotiations have been informed by our Secure by Design programme.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>We have recently begun the process of developing a global standard through the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) based on our Code of Practice and through that process we are engaging with numerous EU industry and government partners. The proposed EU Cybersecurity Act promotes the use of such internationally recognised standards.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>DCMS are reviewing options to create a voluntary labelling scheme for consumer Internet of Things (IoT) products to aid consumer-purchasing decisions. We are working closely with other international governments and EU institutions to share evidence.<\/p>"}
        , "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4115", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Margot James"}
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        , "answeringMemberPrinted" : {"_value" : "Margot James"}
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      , "date" : {"_value" : "2018-10-15", "_datatype" : "dateTime"}
      , "hansardHeading" : {"_value" : "Internet: Cybersecurity"}
      , "houseId" : {"_value" : "1"}
      , "legislature" : [{"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/terms/25259", "prefLabel" : {"_value" : "House of Commons"}
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      ], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, with reference to the Government's press release of 14 October 2018, Leading tech companies support code to strengthen security of internet-connected devices, what account was taken of the proposed EU Cybersecurity Act during the drafting of the code of practice.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
      , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4673", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Jo Platt"}
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      , "tablingMemberConstituency" : {"_value" : "Leigh"}
      , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Jo Platt"}
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    , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/987872", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Foreign and Commonwealth Office"}
      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/987872/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) was established formally on 3 October 2016. At that time, the NCSC had a team of approximately 700 people. For reasons of National Security, we will not be providing further releases on staff numbers and recruitment.<\/p>"}
        , "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/343", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Sir Alan Duncan"}
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        , "answeringMemberConstituency" : {"_value" : "Rutland and Melton"}
        , "answeringMemberPrinted" : {"_value" : "Sir Alan Duncan"}
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      , "answeringDeptShortName" : {"_value" : "Foreign and Commonwealth Office"}
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      , "date" : {"_value" : "2018-10-15", "_datatype" : "dateTime"}
      , "hansardHeading" : {"_value" : "National Cyber Security Centre: Staff"}
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      , "legislature" : [{"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/terms/25259", "prefLabel" : {"_value" : "House of Commons"}
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      , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4673", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Jo Platt"}
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      , "tablingMemberConstituency" : {"_value" : "Leigh"}
      , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Jo Platt"}
      ], "uin" : "179328"}
    , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/987873", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Cabinet Office"}
      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/987873/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>The Cabinet Office is committed to work in partnership with HMG\u2019s strategic suppliers on how best to apply the new Minimum Cyber Security Standard within its contracting arrangements.<\/p><p>The standard will be applied to government's strategic suppliers to assess whether they meet the required level, and government will incorporate the standard into new contracts in future and enforce full compliance with it.<\/p>"}
        , "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/15", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Sir David Lidington"}
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        , "answeringMemberConstituency" : {"_value" : "Aylesbury"}
        , "answeringMemberPrinted" : {"_value" : "Mr David Lidington"}
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      , "hansardHeading" : {"_value" : "Cybersecurity: Industry"}
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      ], "questionText" : "To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what steps the Government is taking to increase awareness of its cyber security standards for industry.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
      , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4673", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Jo Platt"}
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      , "tablingMemberConstituency" : {"_value" : "Leigh"}
      , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Jo Platt"}
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    , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/987874", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport"}
      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/987874/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>The Cyber Breaches Survey 2018 reported that, of the 5.7 million businesses in the UK, nine per cent of all businesses were aware of the Cyber Essentials scheme. This level rising to 23 per cent within medium sized firms and 37 per cent in large firms. The Cyber Essentials scheme provides the basic controls all organisations should implement to protect themselves against the most common internet based threats. The scheme is part of the broader suite of Government guidance and support on cyber security. This includes the Cyber Security: Small Business Guide launched in October 2017, which provides quick, easy and low-cost cyber security advice to small businesses; Ten Steps to Cyber Security guidance, which shows organisations how to manage cyber risk and prevent attacks; and the Cyber Aware campaign, which offers practical advice to small businesses, encouraging employees and customers to adopt simple, protective cyber security measures.<\/p>"}
        , "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4115", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Margot James"}
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      ], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, with reference to his Department's document, Cyber Security Breach Survey 2017, published in April 2017, how many businesses he estimates are aware of the Cyber Essentials programme.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
      , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4673", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Jo Platt"}
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      , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Jo Platt"}
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    , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/987876", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport"}
      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/987876/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>The guidelines within the Code of Practice bring together what is widely considered good practice in Internet of Things (IoT) security. As a voluntary document, it provides clarity to industry on the steps that are most important in protecting consumers\u2019 online security and privacy.<\/p><p> <\/p><p> <\/p><p>We continue to welcome public pledges from manufacturers to implement the Code for their products, with two major companies having already made such a commitment. The Government\u2019s ambition is to achieve the best possible industry uptake of the Code and we will continue to monitor progress in this area. We remain in discussions with a number of manufacturers and are working towards securing additional industry pledges in the future.<\/p><p> <\/p><p> <\/p><p>The Government has also begun work to place appropriate aspects of the Code on a regulatory footing with further details to be shared in due course.<\/p><p> <\/p><p> <\/p><p>The UK Government is taking a lead on this issue. To make it easier for manufacturers around the world to implement the Code, we have developed an open data JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) file, available here (https://iotsecuritymapping.uk), and translated the Code into a number of different languages on Gov.uk. We also recently begun the process of developing a global standard through the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) based on our Code of Practice and through this work we expect to achieve greater industry uptake of the guidelines within the Code.<\/p><p> <\/p><p> <\/p><p>In the coming months Government will be driving forward work to bring more manufacturers on board and has engaged with a number of UK and European manufacturers and industry bodies to highlight the Code of Practice and discuss how each guideline could be embedded within the design of their products.<\/p><p> <\/p>"}
        , "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4115", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Margot James"}
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      ], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, with reference to the Government's press release of 14 October 2018, Leading tech companies support code to strengthen security of internet-connected devices, what targets the Government has adopted for the uptake of the voluntary code of practice.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
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