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18.10
Retrospective oversight via the double lock has demonstrated that these provisions
are being used appropriately, and we have found that, with the exception of the error
identified at paragraphs 17.8-17.9, all urgent applications have been referred to JCs within
the relevant timescale.
Communications Data (CD)
18.11
Details on targeted communications data (CD) applications, including the proportion of
applications by data type and communications type are given in Chapters 12, 13 and 14.
These figures cannot be provided for UKIC for national security reasons, although we can
give a general overview of the extent of activity in this area. The greatest proportion of CD
requests were made by law enforcement agencies, followed by UKIC.
147
605
37,857
Local authorities
Law enforcement agencies
Public authorities
UKIC
172,146
Figure 27: Targeted communications data applications by type of organisation, 2018
Bulk authorisations
18.12
We are unable to publish a full breakdown of bulk warrantry but, again, can give a general
overview of the types of information collected. As this power was introduced under the
IPA, there is no ability to compare authorisation figures with previous years.
18.13
Although oversight of bulk powers is not a new process, we have worked closely with the
agencies to ensure that this is rigorous and effective. We have also worked with the JCs to
ensure that the activities conducted under bulk warrants are those foreseen at the point of
approval. By this means, we have been satisfied that the use of bulk powers is appropriate.