(1) The purpose of the regulations contained in this instrument that are made under section 1 of the Act is to further the prevention of relevant cyber activity.

(2) For the purpose of paragraph (1), "relevant cyber activity" means an activity falling within paragraph (3) which -

(a) undermines, or is intended to undermine, the integrity, prosperity or security of the United Kingdom or a country [Section 62(1) of the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 defines a "country" as including any territory, region or other place.] other than the United Kingdom,

(b) directly or indirectly causes, or is intended to cause, economic loss to, or prejudice to the commercial interests of, those affected by the activity,

(c) undermines, or is intended to undermine, the independence or effective functioning of -

(i) an international organisation, or

(ii) a non-governmental organisation or forum whose mandate or purposes relate to the governance of international sport or the Internet, or

(d) otherwise affects a significant number of persons in an indiscriminate manner.