UK ICO and NCA to Collaborate on Cyber Incident Preparedness

Agencies Sign Agreement to Boost Cooperation, Share Cyberthreat Information Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • September 10, 2024

The British data protection authority and national law enforcement agency signed onto a cyber risk information-swapping agreement with the aim of improving cyber defenses and increasing reporting.

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Under the agreement signed Thursday, the National Crime Agency and the Information Commissioner's Office will share cyberthreat assessments and information about incidents.

"Unfortunately we've seen cybercrime costing UK firms billions over the past years. That's why it's crucial that relevant bodies work together to boost the U.K.'s cyber resilience," said Stephen Bonner, the ICO's deputy commissioner for regulatory supervision.

The agreement will help organizations that are struggling ...