- Enforced by
- Home Office, ORR
- Status
- Amended (in force with amendments)
- Penalty ceiling
- Regulated
Does it bind you?
Business-side roles with duties under this instrument.
Plus 1 duty on the regulator, Crown ministers and public bodies — folded into the section list below.
What it requires
Sections creating concrete business duties or carrying penalties, grouped as the instrument is structured. Titles link to the source text — blue means you’re leaving for legislation.gov.uk.
Part 1
Communications
0 of 27 sections shown27 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
s.023
Authorisations requiring judicial approval
s.023
Procedure for judicial approval
Part 2
Surveillance and covert human intelligence sources
1 of 32 sections shown
s.033
Rules for grant of authorisations. (opens in a new tab)
Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Designated officers must only grant surveillance authorisations on proper applicationsCrown / Minister / Government department
31 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
s.027
Section 27: criminal injuries compensation for s. 29B conduct
s.029
Section 29: supplementary provision in relation to relevant collaborative units
s.029
Covert human intelligence sources: criminal conduct authorisations
s.029
Criminal conduct authorisations: safeguards for juveniles
s.029
Criminal conduct authorisations: safeguards for vulnerable adults
s.032
Authorisations requiring judicial approval
s.032
Procedure for judicial approval
s.032
Notification of criminal conduct authorisations
s.033
Section 33: further provision in cases where NCA is party to collaboration agreement
Part 3
Investigation of electronic data protected by encryption
0 of 8 sections shown8 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
Part 4
Scrutiny etc. of investigatory powers and of the functions of the intelligence services
0 of 18 sections shown18 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
s.059
Additional functions of the Intelligence Services Commissioner
s.067
Appeals from the Tribunal
Part 5
Miscellaneous and supplemental
0 of 14 sections shown14 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
s.076
Foreign surveillance operations
s.077
Procedure for order of sheriff under section ... 32A: Scotland
s.077
Procedure for order of district judge under section ... 32A: Northern Ireland
Schedules
Schedules
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s.sch001
Any police force.
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The Department of Health and Social Care .
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The Home Office.
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The Ministry of Justice
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The Department for Business and Trade.
s.sch001
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
s.sch001
The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.
s.sch001
The Welsh Assembly Government.
s.sch001
Any county council or district council in England, a London...
s.sch001
Any fire and rescue authority under the Fire and Rescue...
s.sch001
The Charity Commission.
s.sch001
The Environment Agency.
s.sch001
The Marine Management Organisation.
s.sch001
The Financial Conduct Authority.
s.sch001
The Prudential Regulation Authority.
s.sch001
The Service Police Complaints Commissioner.
s.sch001
The Civil Nuclear Constabulary.
s.sch001
The National Crime Agency.
s.sch001
The Food Standards Agency.
s.sch001
Gambling Commission
s.sch001
The Competition and Markets Authority.
s.sch001
The Office of the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland.
s.sch001
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The Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority .
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The Care Quality Commission.
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The Health and Safety Executive.
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The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment.
s.sch001
The Department of the Environment.
s.sch001
Any district council (within the meaning of section 44 of...
s.sch001
The Department of Justice.
s.sch001
Relevant authorities for the purposes only of s. 28
s.sch001
Relevant authorities for the purposes only of s. 28
s.sch001
A Special Health Authority established under section 28 of the...
s.sch001
Relevant authorities for the purposes only of s. 28
s.sch001
Relevant authorities for the purposes only of s. 28
s.sch001
Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Education, Children's Services and Skills....
s.sch001
The Information Commissioner.
s.sch001
Relevant authorities for the purposes only of s. 28
s.sch001
The General Pharmaceutical Council.
s.sch001
Relevant authorities for the purposes only of s. 28
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The Department for Work and Pensions.
s.sch001
Relevant authorities for the purposes only of s. 28
s.sch001
A universal service provider (within the meaning of Part 3...
s.sch001
The Natural Resources Body for Wales.
s.sch001
The Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety.
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The National Crime Squad.
s.sch001
The Department for Regional Development.
s.sch001
The Department for Social Development.
s.sch001
The Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure.
s.sch001
The Foyle, Carlingford and Irish Lights Commission.
s.sch001
The Fisheries Conservancy Board for Northern Ireland.
s.sch001
A Health and Social Care trust established under Article 10...
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A Health and Social Services Board established under Article 16...
s.sch001
The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland.
s.sch001
The Regional Business Services Organisation.
s.sch001
The Fire Authority for Northern Ireland.
s.sch001
The Serious Fraud Office.
s.sch001
The Northern Ireland Housing Executive.
s.sch001
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The force comprising the constables appointed under article 3 of...
s.sch001
Any of the intelligence services.
s.sch001
Any of Her Majesty’s forces.
s.sch001
Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs.
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The Commissioners of Inland Revenue.
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The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
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The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.
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Police forces etc
s.sch001
The tri-service serious crime unit.
s.sch001
The National Crime Agency.
s.sch001
The Serious Fraud Office.
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The intelligence services
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The armed forces
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Revenue and Customs
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Government departments
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The Home Office.
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The Ministry of Justice.
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Other bodies
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The Environment Agency.
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The Financial Conduct Authority.
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The Food Standards Agency.
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The Gambling Commission.
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The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.
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The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
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The Department for Transport.
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s.sch002
(1) Subject to the following provisions of this Schedule, a...
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(1) This paragraph applies in the case of protected information...
s.sch002
(1) This paragraph applies in the case of protected information...
s.sch002
(1) This paragraph applies— (a) in the case of protected...
s.sch002
(1) This paragraph applies in the case of protected information...
s.sch002
(1) A person does not have the appropriate permission in...
s.sch002
(1) A permission granted by any person under any provision...
s.sch002
A permission for the purposes of any provision of this...
s.sch003
(1) A person shall not be appointed as a member...
s.sch003
(1) Her Majesty may by Letters Patent appoint as President...
s.sch003
(1) The President of the Tribunal shall designate one or...
s.sch003
(1) The Secretary of State shall pay to the members...
s.sch003
(1) The Secretary of State may, after consultation with the...
s.sch003
In Part II of Schedule 1 to the House of...
s.sch004
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s.sch004
In section 4(2) of the Electronic Communications Act 2000 (exception...
s.sch004
In section 394(7) of the Financial Services and Markets Act...
s.sch004
(1) In section 9(2)(d) of the Terrorism Act 2000 (proceedings...
s.sch004
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s.sch004
In section 45 of the Telecommunications Act 1984 (offence of...
s.sch004
(1) In section 1 of the Security Service Act 1989...
s.sch004
In section 4(3)(a) of the Official Secrets Act 1989 (offence...
s.sch004
In section 11 of the Intelligence Services Act 1994 (interpretation),...
s.sch004
(1) In each of sections 3(7), 7(6), 8(6) and 9(9)...
s.sch004
(1) In section 91(9) of the Police Act 1997 (staff...
s.sch004
In paragraph 17(b) of Schedule 2 to the Northern Ireland...
s.schedule a1 para.1
(1) A monetary penalty notice is a notice requiring the...
s.schedule a1 para.10
(1) A person on whom an information notice is served...
s.schedule a1 para.11
(1) The Commissioner may serve a Part 2 monetary penalty...
s.schedule a1 para.12
(1) OFCOM must comply with any reasonable request made by...
s.schedule a1 para.13
In this Part— “ the Commissioner ” has the meaning...
s.schedule a1 para.2
(1) The Commissioner may include one or more than one...
s.schedule a1 para.3
(1) The Commissioner must proceed in accordance with sub-paragraphs (2)...
s.schedule a1 para.4
(1) The Commissioner may, subject as follows, vary or cancel...
s.schedule a1 para.5
(1) A person on whom a monetary penalty notice is...
s.schedule a1 para.6
(1) Sub-paragraphs (2) and (3) apply in relation to any...
s.schedule a1 para.7
(1) The Commissioner must prepare and issue guidance on how...
s.schedule a1 para.8
In this Part— “ address ” means— in the case...
s.schedule a1 para.9
(1) The Commissioner may by notice (“an information notice”) request...
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