Internet firms to be subject to new cybersecurity rules in EU

Stricter rules: Tech firms like Google and Amazon may soon be subject to security rules and reporting requirements in the EU. Photo: Reuters

BRUSSELS: Internet firms such as Cisco, Google and Amazon will be subject to a new EU cybersecurity law forcing them to adopt tough security measures and possibly report serious breaches to national authorities, according to a document seen by Reuters. 

The so-called Network and Information Security Directive has been stuck in talks between member states and EU lawmakers because of disagreements over whether to include digital platforms such as search engines, social networks, e-commerce sites and cloud computing providers.