T-062 - Telecoms Security

The telecoms security framework gives the JCRA a legal responsibility for seeking to ensure Providers comply with their security duties, which commence on 1 June 2026. This Information Notes explains the Initial Compliance Engagement Programme that the JCRA intends operating in advance of its full Compliance Monitoring Framework described in the Procedural Guidance.

This media release was issued to raise awareness of the Telecoms Security Final Procedural Guidance and Resilience Guidance publication.

Final Procedural Guidance which is the JCRA's statement of policy, issued under Article 24Y of the Law to explain the JCRA’s general policy on its telecoms security functions related to the telecoms security framework

Final Resilience Guidance issued by the JCRA setting out its expectations as to how Providers will design, build and operate reliable and resilient telecommunications networks and services.

Following a consultation process, the JCRA has adopted updated Guideline 12A to reflect its new duties and powers in relation to telecommunications security.

In contemplation of the coming into full effect of the new telecoms security regime under Part 5A of the Telecommunications (Jersey) Law 2002, the JCRA has updated its current Guideline 12A on financial penalties in the regulated sectors.  The additional provisions address the new powers the JCRA will be given to impose financial penalties on telecoms providers who fail to comply with their duties in relation to telecoms security, including their duty to provide certain information to the JCRA.  The provisions reflect those in the equivalent Ofcom guidance.  The JCRA seeks comments on the draft updated Guideline 12A.