Jersey adopts Cyber Security Law imposing mandatory obligations on essential service operators
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Gemma Palmer
Summary
The States Assembly of Jersey adopted the Cyber Security (Jersey) Law on 22 January 2026, which received Privy Council approval on 3 June 2026. The Law introduces mandatory cyber security obligations for organisations designated as Operators of Essential Services (OES), including registered banks operating in Jersey. It represents a significant step in formalising Jersey's cyber resilience framework.
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· 3 pulledOn 22 January 2026, the States Assembly adopted the Cyber Security (Jersey) Law (the Law), marking a significant step in formalising Jersey's cyber resilience framework.
The Law applies to entities designated as OES. An 'essential service' is defined by reference to Schedule 3 of the Law and includes certain financial services activities.
As a result, all registered banks operating in the Island are captured.
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