IT security consultants could soon join wheel-clampers and bouncers in having to apply for licences. The UK government's Private Security Industry Bill proposes the creation of an authority to set standards of conduct and training for consultants, and to carry out inspections.
The Security Industry Authority would check a consultant's background for any criminal record before issuing a licence. It would also keep a public register, and establish a voluntary body of approved contractors.
The Bill will make it an offence to provide unlicensed security services, to break the conditions of the licence or to pretend to have one.
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