Julia Lopez – 2021 Comments on New Cyber Laws

The comments made by Julia Lopez, the Minister for Media, Data and Digital Infrastructure, on 20 December 2021.

Every day hackers attempt to break into people’s smart devices. Most of us assume if a product is for sale, it’s safe and secure. Yet many are not, putting too many of us at risk of fraud and theft.

Our Bill will put a firewall around everyday tech from phones and thermostats to dishwashers, baby monitors and doorbells, and see huge fines for those who fall foul of tough new security standards.