9 June 2017

Digital Economy Act 2017

Digital Economy Act 2017
Briefing by LGA 9 June 2017
  • The Digital Economy Act 2017 (the Act) makes provision about electronic communications infrastructure and services, and introduces reform of the Electronic Communications Code, and provides greater clarification on data sharing between public bodies. 
  • The Act is made up of six parts 1. Access to digital services 2. Digital infrastructure 3. Online pornography 4. Intellectual property 5. Digital government 6. Miscellaneous
  • This briefing outlines key issues for local government.