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UK to look at making software companies liable for cyber breaches

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UK government will consider where liability for cyber breaches should sit, potentially shifting from voluntary codes to hold software companies accountable for security improvements.

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The new U.K. budget says the government will "consider where liability for cyber breaches should sit," potentially a landmark shift for a country that has relied on voluntary codes to encourage software vendors to improve security.