UK Act of Parliament
2016
United Kingdom
Investigatory Powers Act 2016
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Schedules
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(1) A monetary penalty imposed by a monetary penalty notice...
(1) A person on whom a monetary penalty notice containing...
(1) The Commissioner must prepare and issue guidance on how...
In this Part of this Schedule— “address” means— in the...
(1) The Commissioner may by notice (an “information notice”) request...
(1) The Commissioner may not vary an information notice except...
(1) A person on whom an information notice is served...
(1) The Commissioner may serve a Part 2 monetary penalty...
(1) Part 1 of this Schedule applies in relation to...
(1) OFCOM must comply with any reasonable request made by...
In this Part of this Schedule— “the Commissioner” means the...
A monetary penalty notice must, in particular—
(1) The Commissioner may include an enforcement obligation, or enforcement...
(1) The Commissioner must proceed in accordance with sub-paragraphs (2)...
(1) The Commissioner may not vary a notice of intent...
(1) The Commissioner must not serve a monetary penalty notice...
(1) The Commissioner may vary or cancel a monetary penalty...
(1) A person on whom a monetary penalty notice is...
(1) This paragraph applies in relation to any penalty payable...
In section 20 of the Health and Safety at Work...
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In regulation 4 of the Prevention of Social Housing Fraud...
Schedule 2 para.2
Schedule 2 para.3
In section 71 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (obtaining...
In section 109B of the Social Security Administration Act 1992...
In section 109C of the Social Security Administration Act 1992...
In section 103B of the Social Security Administration (Northern Ireland)...
In section 103C of the Social Security Administration (Northern Ireland)...
In section 175 of the Financial Services and Markets Act...
The Treasury.
A local authority. In this Schedule “ local authority ”...
This Schedule contains— (a) exceptions to the exclusion by section...
(1) Section 56(1) does not apply in relation to—
Section 56(1) does not apply in relation to any proceedings—...
But paragraph 10 does not permit the disclosure of anything...
(1) Section 56(1) does not apply in relation to—
(1) Section 56(1) does not apply in relation to—
(1) Section 56(1) does not apply in relation to any...
But paragraph 14 does not permit the disclosure of anything...
Section 56(1) does not prohibit anything done in, for the...
(1) Section 56(1) does not apply in relation to any...
But paragraph 17 does not permit the disclosure of anything...
Section 56(1) does not apply in relation to any civil...
(1) Section 56(1)(a) does not prohibit the disclosure of any...
(1) Section 56(1) does not apply in relation to any...
(1) Nothing in section 56(1) prohibits— (a) a disclosure to...
(1) Nothing in section 56(1) prohibits— (a) a disclosure to...
(1) Section 56(1) does not apply in relation to any...
(1) Nothing in section 56(1) prohibits— (a) a disclosure to...
(1) Nothing in section 56(1) prohibits— (a) a disclosure to...
(1) Nothing in section 56(1) prohibits— (a) a disclosure to...
Section 56(1)(b) does not prohibit the doing of anything that...
Section 56(1) does not apply in relation to—
(1) Section 56(1) does not apply in relation to—
(1) Section 56(1) does not apply in relation to—
(1) Section 56(1) does not apply in relation to any...
(1) Section 56(1) does not apply in relation to—
(1) Section 56(1) does not apply in relation to—
(1) Section 56(1) does not apply in relation to—
(1) Section 56(1) does not apply in relation to any...
In the table in Part 1 of this Schedule— ......
(1) The following provisions apply where the functions of the...
(1) A public authority, when exercising functions by virtue of...
(1) The Secretary of State may, in connection with regulations...
(1) The Treasury may by regulations make provision varying the...
The power to make regulations under section 83(1) includes, in...
The power to make regulations under— (a) section 83, or...
(1) This paragraph applies for the purposes of the first...
(1) This paragraph applies for the purposes of the sixth...
For the purpose of the sixth entry in Part 2...
In this Schedule, “police force” means— (a) any police force...
(1) The Secretary of State must issue one or more...
(1) Each code must include— (a) provision designed to protect...
(1) A code about the exercise of functions conferred by...
(1) Before issuing a code the Secretary of State must—...
(1) The Secretary of State may from time to time...
(1) A person must have regard to a code when...
The Secretary of State may, on an application made by...
The Scottish Ministers may, on an application made by or...
(1) A law enforcement chief may, on an application made...
(1) A law enforcement chief within sub-paragraph (2) may, on...
The Secretary of State may, on an application made by...
The Scottish Ministers may, on an application made by or...
In this Part of this Schedule “combined warrant” means a...
(1) Where Part 1, 2 or 3 of this Schedule...
(1) A combined warrant must be addressed to the person...
A combined warrant must contain a provision stating which warrants...
Any reference in any enactment to a warrant or other...
The Secretary of State may, on an application made by...
(1) The law about the following matters, so far as...
(1) A combined warrant under Part 1 of this Schedule...
(1) A combined warrant under Part 2 of this Schedule...
(1) A combined warrant under Part 3 of this Schedule...
(1) In consequence of paragraphs 21 and 22, the following...
In consequence of paragraphs 21 and 22, the following provisions...
In consequence of paragraphs 21 and 22, the following provisions...
(1) Where a combined warrant includes warrants or authorisations which...
(1) This paragraph applies where under section 24(3) a Judicial...
Where under section 109(3) a Judicial Commissioner refuses to approve...
(1) The Secretary of State may, on an application made...
(1) This paragraph applies to any provision in Part 2...
Any reference in section 56 (exclusion of matters from legal...
(1) The reference in section 58(7) to the provisions of...
(1) The Secretary of State may by regulations make such...
The Scottish Ministers may, on an application made by or...
The Scottish Ministers may, on an application made by or...
The Scottish Ministers may, on an application made by or...
(1) The Scottish Ministers may, on an application made by...
The Secretary of State may, on an application made by...
The Secretary of State may, on an application made by...
Any agreement which, immediately before the day on which section...
Nothing in any of the provisions of this Act by...
The reference to the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority in...
(1) A retention notice under section 1 of the Data...
(1) Sub-paragraph (2) applies if any power to give, vary...
(1) The repeal of section 1(7) of the Data Retention...
(1) The definitions of— (a) “serious crime” in section 86(2A),...
Nothing in this Act affects any power conferred on a...
Nothing in Part 4 of this Act prevents the retention...
The amendments made to the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act...
In section 93(1A) of the Police Act 1997 (authorisations to...
In section 4(1)(b) of the Social Security Fraud Act (Northern...
In paragraph 17 of Schedule 2 to the Northern Ireland...
(1) The Communications Act 2003 is amended as follows.
In section 5A(3)(b) of the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002...
(1) The Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 is amended as...
In paragraph 19ZA(2)(c) of Schedule 3 to the Police Reform...
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In Article 4C(3)(b) of the Audit and Accountability (Northern Ireland)...
In section 64C(3)(b) of the Public Audit (Wales) Act 2004...
In section 107(3)(b) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (disclosure...
In section 22(b) of the Commissioners for Revenue and Customs...
(1) The Serious Crime Act 2007 is amended as follows....
In paragraph 9(1) of Schedule 3 to the Northern Ireland...
In section 169(3)(b) of the Legal Services Act 2007 (disclosure...
In section 70(4) of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act...
In section 20(2)(b) of the Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 (disclosure and...
In section 19(1)(b) of the Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Act...
(1) The Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 is amended...
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In paragraph 12(5) of Schedule 2 to the Marine (Scotland)...
In section 59(1)(b) of the Charities Act 2011 (disclosure: supplementary)...
In section 4(6) of the Prisons (Interference with Wireless Telegraphy)...
In paragraph 1(b) of Schedule 7 to the Crime and...
The Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 is amended as...
In paragraph 8(5) of Schedule 2 to the Marine Act...
In paragraph 3(3)(b) of Schedule 9 to the Local Audit...
In paragraph 7(4)(b) of Schedule 4 to the Anti-social Behaviour,...
In paragraph 6(b) of Schedule 6 to the Immigration Act...
Omit sections 4(1), 7 and 8 of the Data Retention...
In section 7(2)(b) of the Immigration Act 2016 (information gateways:...
In section 1(5) of the Security Service Act 1989 (meaning...
In section 4(3) of the Official Secrets Act 1989 (crime...
In section 11(1A) of the Intelligence Services Act 1994 (meaning...
(1) The Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996 is amended...
In section 27(4)(a) (lawful surveillance etc: conduct to be dealt...
In section 133A of the Police Act 1997 (meaning of...
In Section B8 of Part 2 of Schedule 5 to...
In paragraph 17 of Schedule 2 to the Northern Ireland...
In section 394(7)(a) of the Financial Services and Markets Act...
The Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 is amended as...
Omit Chapter 1 of Part 1 (interception of communications).
(1) Section 49 (investigation of electronic data protected by encryption...
In section 71 (issue and revision of codes of practice)...
In section 78(3)(a) (affirmative orders) omit “12(10), 13(3),”.
(1) Section 81 (general interpretation) is amended as follows.
(1) Section 71 (issue and revision of codes of practice)...
In section 82 (amendments, repeals and savings etc.) omit subsections...
In section 159 of the Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland)...
In section 6(4)(b) of the Justice and Security Act 2013...
The Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 is amended as...
Omit Chapter 2 of Part 1 (acquisition and disclosure of...
In section 49(1)(c) (investigation of electronic data protected by encryption...
In section 71(2) (issue and revision of codes of practice)...
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In section 78(3)(a) (affirmative orders) omit “22(9), 23A(6), 25(5),”.
(1) Section 81(1) (general definitions) is amended as follows.
In section 81(9) (general interpretation: certain references relating to Northern...
(1) Paragraph 19ZA of Schedule 3 to the Police Reform...
Omit Part 11 of the Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act...
Omit sections 1 and 2 of the Data Retention and...
The Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 is amended as...
In section 48 (interpretation of Part 2), in subsection (3)(c)—...
(1) Paragraph 2 of Schedule 2 (persons having the appropriate...
The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Scotland) Act 2000 is amended...
In section 5(3) (lawful surveillance etc.), after paragraph (a) (and...
In section 24(2) (issue and revision of codes of practice),...
In paragraph 28(4) of Schedule 19C to the Political Parties,...
(1) In Schedule 1 to the Crime and Courts Act...
The Police Act 1997 is amended as follows.
In section 103(8) (appeals) for “the period” substitute “ any...
In section 105(1)(b)(iii) (reports of appeals dismissed) omit “under section...
In section 108(1) (interpretation of Part 3) after the definition...
The Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 is amended as...
In section 37(9)(a) (appeals against decisions of ordinary Surveillance Commissioners)...
In section 39(3) (appeals: reports of Chief Surveillance Commissioner)—
Omit section 40 (information to be provided to Surveillance Commissioners)....
In section 51(7)(b) (notification to Intelligence Services Commissioner or Chief...
(1) The Public Finance and Accountability (Scotland) Act 2000 is...
(1) Section 64 (delegation of Commissioners' functions) is amended as...
In section 71(2) (issue and revision of codes of practice)...
(1) Section 72 (effect of codes of practice) is amended...
(1) Section 81(1) (general definitions) is amended as follows.
The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Scotland) Act 2000 is amended...
In the cross-heading before section 2 (Surveillance Commissioners) for “Surveillance”...
In section 2(10) (restrictions on appeals against Commissioners)—
In the heading of section 16 for “Surveillance Commissioners” substitute...
Omit section 18 (information to be provided to Surveillance Commissioners)....
In the cross-heading before section 21 (Chief Surveillance Commissioner) for...
In section 4(1)(b) of the Social Security Fraud Act 2001...
Omit section 21 (functions of Chief Surveillance Commissioner).
(1) Section 22 (co-operation with, and reports by, Chief Surveillance...
In section 24(2) (issue and revision of codes of practice)...
In section 26(4) (effect of codes of practice)—
(1) Section 31(1) (interpretation) is amended as follows.
In section 21(3)(b) of the Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures...
The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 is amended as follows....
(1) Section 29 (code of practice for surveillance camera systems)...
In section 33(8)(d) (duty to consult before making an order...
Omit section 94 of the Telecommunications Act 1984 (directions in...
Meaning of “equipment data”
Amended 1 timeSubject-matter of warrants
Amended 1 timePower to issue warrants to intelligence services: the Secretary of State
Amended 4 timesPower to issue warrants to intelligence services: the Scottish Ministers
Amended 6 timesPower to issue warrants to the Chief of Defence Intelligence
Amended 4 timesDecision to issue warrants under sections 102 to 104 to be taken personally by Ministers
Amended 1 timePower to issue warrants to law enforcement officers
Amended 10 timesRestriction on issue of warrants to certain law enforcement officers
Amended 5 timesApproval of warrants by Judicial Commissioners
Amended 2 timesApproval of warrants issued in urgent cases
Amended 2 timesFailure to approve warrant issued in urgent case
Amended 1 timeMembers of Parliament etc.
Amended 6 timesItems subject to legal privilege
Amended 1 timeConfidential journalistic material
Amended 1 timeSources of journalistic information
Amended 1 timeRequirements that must be met by warrants
Amended 2 timesDuration of warrants
Amended 2 timesRenewal of warrants
Amended 2 timesModification of warrants issued by the Secretary of State or Scottish Ministers
Amended 1 timePersons who may make modifications under section 118
Amended 1 timeFurther provision about modifications under section 118
Amended 1 timeNotification of modifications
Amended 2 timesApproval of modifications under section 118 made in urgent cases
Amended 2 timesModification of warrants issued by law enforcement chiefs
Amended 1 timeApproval of modifications under section 123 in urgent cases
Amended 2 timesCancellation of warrants
Amended 2 timesImplementation of warrants
Amended 1 timeService of warrants
Amended 1 timeDuty of telecommunications operators to assist with implementation
Amended 1 timeSafeguards relating to retention and disclosure of material
Amended 2 timesSafeguards relating to disclosure of material overseas
Amended 1 timeAdditional safeguards for items subject to legal privilege
Amended 1 timeDuty not to make unauthorised disclosures
Amended 1 timeSection 132: meaning of “excepted disclosure”
Amended 4 timesOffence of making unauthorised disclosure
Amended 4 timesPart 5: interpretation
Amended 1 timeBulk interception warrants
Amended 1 timeObtaining secondary data
Amended 1 timePower to issue bulk interception warrants
Amended 2 timesAdditional requirements in respect of warrants affecting overseas operators
Amended 1 timeApproval of warrants by Judicial Commissioners
Amended 1 timeDecisions to issue warrants to be taken personally by Secretary of State
Amended 1 timeRequirements that must be met by warrants
Amended 1 timeDuration of warrants
Amended 1 timeRenewal of warrants
Amended 1 timeModification of warrants
Amended 1 timeApproval of major modifications by Judicial Commissioners
Amended 1 timeApproval of major modifications made in urgent cases
Amended 2 timesCancellation of warrants
Amended 1 timeImplementation of warrants
Amended 1 timeSafeguards relating to retention and disclosure of material
Amended 1 timeSafeguards relating to disclosure of material overseas
Amended 1 timeSafeguards relating to examination of material
Amended 1 timeAdditional safeguards for items subject to legal privilege
Amended 1 timeAdditional safeguards for confidential journalistic material etc
Amended 2 timesSection 154: procedure where use of criteria approved by senior official
Amended 2 timesOffence of breaching safeguards relating to examination of material
Amended 4 timesApplication of other restrictions in relation to warrants
Amended 1 timeChapter 1: interpretation
Amended 1 timePower to issue bulk acquisition warrants
Amended 2 timesApproval of warrants by Judicial Commissioners
Amended 1 timeDecisions to issue warrants to be taken personally by Secretary of State
Amended 1 timeRequirements that must be met by warrants
Amended 1 timeDuration of warrants
Amended 1 timeRenewal of warrants
Amended 1 timeModification of warrants
Amended 1 timeApproval of major modifications by Judicial Commissioners
Amended 1 timeApproval of major modifications made in urgent cases
Amended 2 timesCancellation of warrants
Amended 1 timeImplementation of warrants
Amended 1 timeService of warrants
Amended 1 timeDuty of operators to assist with implementation
Amended 1 timeSafeguards relating to the retention and disclosure of data
Amended 1 timeSafeguards relating to examination of data
Amended 1 timeOffence of breaching safeguards relating to examination of data
Amended 4 timesOffence of making unauthorised disclosure
Amended 4 timesChapter 2: interpretation
Amended 1 timeBulk equipment interference warrants: general
Amended 1 timeMeaning of “equipment data”
Amended 1 timePower to issue bulk equipment interference warrants
Amended 2 timesApproval of warrants by Judicial Commissioners
Amended 1 timeApproval of warrants issued in urgent cases
Amended 2 timesFailure to approve warrant issued in urgent case
Amended 1 timeDecisions to issue warrants to be taken personally by Secretary of State
Amended 1 timeRequirements that must be met by warrants
Amended 1 timeDuration of warrants
Amended 2 timesRenewal of warrants
Amended 1 timeModification of warrants
Amended 1 timeApproval of major modifications by Judicial Commissioners
Amended 1 timeApproval of major modifications made in urgent cases
Amended 2 timesCancellation of warrants
Amended 1 timeImplementation of warrants
Amended 1 timeSafeguards relating to retention and disclosure of material
Amended 1 timeSafeguards relating to disclosure of material overseas
Amended 1 timeSafeguards relating to examination of material etc.
Amended 1 timeAdditional safeguards for items subject to legal privilege
Amended 1 timeAdditional safeguards for confidential journalistic material etc
Amended 2 timesSection 195: procedure where use of criteria approved by senior official
Amended 2 timesOffence of breaching safeguards relating to examination of material
Amended 4 timesApplication of other restrictions in relation to warrants
Amended 1 timeChapter 3: interpretation
Amended 1 timeBulk personal datasets: interpretation
Amended 6 timesRequirement for authorisation ...: general
Amended 8 timesExceptions to section 200(1) and (2)
Amended 3 timesRestriction on use of class BPD warrants
Amended 9 timesFurther provision about sensitive processing
Amended 9 timesMeaning of “protected data”
Amended 1 timeClass BPD warrants
Amended 2 timesSpecific BPD warrants
Amended 2 timesAdditional safeguards for health records
Amended 6 timesProtected data: power to impose conditions
Amended 1 timeApproval of warrants by Judicial Commissioners
Amended 1 timeApproval of specific BPD warrants issued in urgent cases
Amended 2 timesFailure to approve specific BPD warrant issued in urgent case
Amended 1 timeDecisions to issue warrants to be taken personally by Secretary of State
Amended 1 timeRequirements that must be met by warrants
Amended 1 timeDuration of warrants
Amended 3 timesRenewal of warrants
Amended 1 timeModification of warrants
Amended 1 timeApproval of major modifications by Judicial Commissioners
Amended 1 timeApproval of major modifications made in urgent cases
Amended 2 timesCancellation of warrants
Amended 1 timeNon-renewal or cancellation of BPD warrants
Amended 6 timesInitial examinations: time limits
Amended 8 timesSafeguards relating to examination of bulk personal datasets
Amended 1 timeAdditional safeguards for items subject to legal privilege: examination
Amended 1 timeAdditional safeguards for items subject to legal privilege: retention following examination
Amended 1 timeOffence of breaching safeguards relating to examination of material
Amended 4 timesApplication of Part to bulk personal datasets obtained under this Act
Amended 9 timesPart 7: interpretation
Amended 1 timeBulk personal datasets: low or no reasonable expectation of privacy
Amended 1 timeIndividual authorisation
Amended 1 timeCategory authorisation
Amended 1 timeApproval of authorisations by Judicial Commissioners
Amended 1 timeApproval of individual authorisations granted in urgent cases
Amended 1 timeDuration of authorisation
Amended 1 timeRenewal of authorisation
Amended 1 timeCancellation of authorisation
Amended 1 timeNon-renewal or cancellation of individual authorisation
Amended 1 timeNon-renewal or cancellation of category authorisation
Amended 1 timeSection 226A ceasing to apply to part of bulk personal dataset
Amended 1 timeAnnual report
Amended 1 timeReport to Intelligence and Security Committee
Amended 1 timePart 7A: interpretation
Amended 1 timeThird party bulk personal datasets: interpretation
Amended 1 timeRequirement for authorisation by warrant
Amended 1 timeExceptions to section 226F(1)
Amended 1 timeApplication for third party BPD warrant
Amended 1 timeApproval of warrants by Judicial Commissioners
Amended 1 timeApproval of third party BPD warrants issued in urgent cases
Amended 1 timeDecisions to issue warrants to be taken personally by Secretary of State
Amended 1 timeRequirements that must be met by warrants
Amended 1 timeDuration of warrants
Amended 1 timeRenewal of warrants
Amended 1 timeCancellation of warrants
Amended 1 timeNon-renewal or cancellation of third party BPD warrant
Amended 1 timeInitial inspection
Amended 1 timeSafeguards relating to examination of third party bulk personal datasets
Amended 1 timeAdditional safeguards for items subject to legal privilege: examination
Amended 1 timeAdditional safeguards for items subject to legal privilege: retention following examination
Amended 1 timeOffence of breaching safeguards relating to examination of material
Amended 1 timePart 7B: interpretation
Amended 1 timeInvestigatory Powers Commissioner and other Judicial Commissioners
Amended 7 timesTerms and conditions of appointment
Amended 3 timesTemporary Judicial Commissioners
Amended 3 timesMain oversight functions
Amended 37 timesAdditional directed oversight functions
Amended 3 timesError reporting
Amended 10 timesAdditional functions under this Part
Amended 1 timeFunctions under other Parts and other enactments
Amended 2 timesAnnual and other reports
Amended 11 timesInvestigation and information powers
Amended 3 timesPersonal data breaches
Amended 3 timesReferrals by the Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament
Amended 1 timeInformation gateway
Amended 3 timesFunding, staff and facilities etc.
Amended 5 timesPower to modify functions
Amended 1 timeAbolition of existing oversight bodies
Amended 1 timeCodes of practice
Amended 1 timeRight of appeal from Tribunal
Amended 1 timeFunctions of Tribunal in relation to this Act etc.
Amended 32 timesOversight by Information Commissioner in relation to Part 4
Amended 2 timesTechnical Advisory Board
Amended 1 timeTechnology Advisory Panel
Amended 1 timeMembers of the Panel
Amended 1 timeCombination of warrants and authorisations
Amended 6 timesPayments towards certain compliance costs
Amended 3 timesPower to develop compliance systems etc.
Amended 1 timeAmendments of the Intelligence Services Act 1994
Amended 1 timeNational security notices
Amended 1 timeTechnical capability notices
Amended 7 timesApproval of notices by Judicial Commissioners
Amended 1 timeFurther provision about notices under section 252 or 253
Amended 4 timesVariation and revocation of notices
Amended 1 timeRenewal of notices
Amended 1 timeReview of notices by the Secretary of State
Amended 9 timesApproval of notices following review under section 257
Amended 1 timeNotification of proposed changes to telecommunications services etc
Amended 1 timeVariation and revocation of notices given under section 258A
Amended 1 timeAmendments of the Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006
Amended 1 timeTelecommunications definitions
Amended 5 timesGeneral definitions
Amended 2 timesIndex of defined expressions
Amended 1 timeRegulations
Amended 6 timesTransitional, transitory or saving provision
Amended 3 timesMinor and consequential provision
Amended 11 timesCommencement, extent and short title
Amended 1 timeBrowse 108 other sections — procedural / definitional / commencement
Overview of Act
General duties in relation to privacy
Offence of unlawful interception
Definition of “interception” etc.
Conduct that is not interception
Definition of “lawful authority” in relation to interceptions
Monetary penalties for certain unlawful interceptions
Civil liability for certain unlawful interceptions
Restriction on requesting interception by overseas authorities
Restriction on requesting assistance under mutual assistance agreements etc.
Offence of unlawfully obtaining communications data
Abolition or restriction of certain powers to obtain communications data
Mandatory use of equipment interference warrants
Restriction on use of section 93 of the Police Act 1997
Warrants that may be issued under this Chapter
Obtaining secondary data
Subject-matter of warrants
Persons who may apply for issue of a warrant
Power of Secretary of State to issue warrants
Grounds on which warrants may be issued by Secretary of State
Power of Scottish Ministers to issue warrants
“Relevant Scottish applications”
Approval of warrants by Judicial Commissioners
Approval of warrants issued in urgent cases
Failure to approve warrant issued in urgent case
Members of Parliament etc.
Items subject to legal privilege
Confidential journalistic material
Sources of journalistic information
Decisions to issue warrants to be taken personally by Ministers
Requirements that must be met by warrants
Duration of warrants
Renewal of warrants
Modification of warrants
Persons who may make modifications
Further provision about modifications
Notification of major modifications
Approval of major modifications made in urgent cases
Cancellation of warrants
Special rules for certain mutual assistance warrants
Implementation of warrants
Service of warrants
Duty of operators to assist with implementation
Interception with the consent of the sender or recipient
Interception by providers of postal or telecommunications services
Interception by businesses etc. for monitoring and record-keeping purposes
Postal services: interception for enforcement purposes
Interception by OFCOM in connection with wireless telegraphy
Interception in prisons
Interception in psychiatric hospitals etc.
Interception in immigration detention facilities
Interception in accordance with overseas requests
Safeguards relating to retention and disclosure of material
Safeguards relating to disclosure of material overseas
Additional safeguards for items subject to legal privilege
Exclusion of matters from legal proceedings etc.
Duty not to make unauthorised disclosures
Section 57: meaning of “excepted disclosure”
Offence of making unauthorised disclosures
Part 2: interpretation
Power of Investigatory Powers Commissioner to grant authorisations
Power of designated senior officers to grant authorisations
Power of designated senior officers to grant authorisations: urgent cases
Restrictions in relation to internet connection records
Additional restrictions on grant of authorisations under section 61
Procedure for authorisations and authorised notices
Duration and cancellation of authorisations and notices
Duties of telecommunications operators in relation to authorisations
Filtering arrangements for obtaining data
Use of filtering arrangements in pursuance of an authorisation
Duties in connection with operation of filtering arrangements
Relevant public authorities and designated senior officers etc.
Power to modify section 70 and Schedule 4
Certain regulations under section 71: supplementary
Local authorities as relevant public authorities
Requirement to be party to collaboration agreement
Judicial approval for local authority authorisations
Use of a single point of contact
Commissioner approval for authorisations to identify or confirm journalistic sources
Collaboration agreements
Collaboration agreements: supplementary
Police collaboration agreements
Lawfulness of conduct authorised by this Part
Offence of making unauthorised disclosure
Certain transfer and agency arrangements with public authorities
Application of Part 3 to postal operators and postal services
Extra-territorial application of Part 3
Part 3: interpretation
Powers to require retention of certain data
Matters to be taken into account before giving retention notices
Approval of retention notices by Judicial Commissioners
Review by the Secretary of State
Approval of notices following review under section 90
Data integrity and security
Disclosure of retained data
Variation or revocation of notices
Renewal of notices
Enforcement of notices and certain other requirements and restrictions
Application of Part 4 to postal operators and postal services
Extra-territorial application of Part 4
Part 4: interpretation
Warrants under this Part: general
Review of operation of Act
Postal definitions
General definitions: “journalistic material” etc.
Offences by bodies corporate etc.
Enhanced affirmative procedure
Financial provisions
Enforcement and responsible bodies
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