A new era of cyber security for Jersey
A new era of cyber security for Jersey
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Publish Date: 2026-06-22 00:03:00
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It is difficult to overemphasise the importance of cyber security for SMEs in the current business climate.
The Government’s recently published Cyber Security Breaches Survey for 2025/26 found that an alarming 43% of UK businesses had identified a cyber breach or attack in the previous 12 months. Perhaps more worryingly, only 25% of all UK businesses have a formal incident response plan for them in place.
With potential disruptions to operations, revenue and overall business reputation and trust, it is vital that this issue is high on everybody’s agenda for 2026.
The specific threat to Jersey
Jersey has a distinct cyber risk profile. As an island jurisdiction, it manages its own essential infrastructure and public services with an economy that is highly dependent on trust, particularly in financial services, professional services and all organisations that handle sensitive data.
A serious cyber incident in Jersey can therefore do more than disrupt one company. It can affect customers, public confidence, supply chains, service delivery and the island’s wider reputation as a secure and reliable place to do business.
The Cyber Security (Jersey) Law
2026 marks an important new phase for cyber security on the island to combat these threats. The new Cyber Security (Jersey) Law was approved by the States Assembly in January to provide a formal new framework and practical focus to follow.
It marks a clear shift from a guidance-based approach to mandatory legal duties for organisations that are deemed critical to Jersey’s functions. These Operators of Essential Services are organisations carrying out work essential to the daily life, economy, infrastructure and reputation of the island through sectors such as:
- Energy & Utilities
- Healthcare
- Transport
- Telecommunications
- Food Supply
- Financial Services
- Public Administration & Communication
Understanding the new law
The ultimate goal of the new law is to increase resilience for Jersey against major data…
