United Kingdom: Home Office Code of practice for communications data
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Code of practice for communications data entered into force
On 6 June 2025, the Code of Practice for communications data entered into force. The Code provides guidance for relevant public authorities, telecommunications operators (TOs), and postal operators (POs), on functions under Part 3 of the Investigato…
SourceHome Office adopted Code of practice for communications data
On 5 June 2025, the UK Home Office adopted the Code of Practice for communications data. The Code provides guidance for relevant public authorities, Telecommunications Operators (TOs), and Postal Operators (POs) regarding functions under Part 3 of t…
SourceHome Office closes consultation on code of practice for communications data
On 6 January 2025, the UK Home Office closed its consultation on a code of practice for communications data. The Code provides guidance on the acquisition, disclosure, and oversight of communications data by public authorities. The Code clarifies th…
SourceHome Office opened consultation on Code of practice for communications data
On 8 October 2024, the UK Home Office opened a consultation on the Code of Practice for Communications Data, until 6 January 2025. The Code provides guidance on the acquisition, disclosure, and oversight of communications data by public authorities.…
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