NIS2 Research — Malta
The sector “Research” is named in the NIS2 law of Malta (Measures for a High Common Level of Cybersecurity across the European Union (Malta) Order). Below is the relevant provision of the national law, verbatim, with the official source reference.
What the law says
C division 30 of NACE Rev.
2.
6. Digital providers Malta Communications
(i) Providers of online marketplaces;
(ii) Providers of online search
Authority (MCA).
engines;
(iii) Providers of social networking
services platforms.
7. Research (i) Research organizations. CIP Department as the national
supervisory authority.Reference: S.L. 460.41, Second Schedule
The provision is part of S.L. 460.41, Second Schedule, which corresponds to Annex II of the NIS2 Directive (EU) 2022/2555 (other critical sectors).
Is your company in scope?
The scope of the obligations depends on entity type and size — within the same sector a company can be an essential entity, an important entity, or out of scope. The free applicability check gives the exact answer.
Frequently asked questions
Does NIS2 apply to the “Research” sector in Malta?
Yes. The law of Malta (S.L. 460.41, S.L. 460.41, Second Schedule) names this sector directly — the provision text is on this page, verbatim.
Is every company in this sector covered by NIS2?
No — the obligation depends on entity type and size. The sector being listed (S.L. 460.41, Second Schedule) is the first condition; the classification (essential or important entity) comes from the free applicability check.
Which law regulates this sector?
Measures for a High Common Level of Cybersecurity across the European Union (Malta) Order — S.L. 460.41, S.L. 460.41, Second Schedule. The official source link is on this page.