Investigatory Powers Act 2016
CHAPTER 25
CONTENTS
PART 1
GENERAL PRIVACY PROTECTIONS
Overview and general privacy duties
1
2
Overview of Act
General duties in relation to privacy
Prohibitions against unlawful interception
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Offence of unlawful interception
Definition of “interception” etc.
Conduct that is not interception
Definition of “lawful authority”
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.
Prohibition against unlawful obtaining of communications data
11
Offence of unlawfully obtaining communications data
Abolition or restriction of powers to obtain communications data
12
Abolition or restriction of certain powers to obtain communications data
Restrictions on interference with equipment
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14
Mandatory use of equipment interference warrants
Restriction on use of section 93 of the Police Act 1997