What Investigatory Powers Act 2016: Bulk Interception Warrants, Communications Data Retention and Equipment Interference Obligations requires
The UK Investigatory Powers Act 2016 legally obligates telecommunications and postal operators to retain specific communications data for up to 12 months upon notice (Part 4, Section 87) and to provide covert access to communications and equipment for law enforcement and intelligence agencies when served with a lawful warrant (Parts 2, 5, and 6).
Pillar: Telecoms & Digital Infrastructure · Authority: UK Parliament · Version: 1.0.0 · Last updated:
Primary source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2016/25/contents
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Primary Citations — 6 traced to source
- Investigatory Powers Act 2016, Part 2 - Targeted Interception Warrants
- Investigatory Powers Act 2016, Part 4 - Retention of Communications Data
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