United Kingdom: Home Office Code of Practice for interception of communications
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Code of Practice for interception of communications entered into force
On 6 June 2025, the Code of Practice for interception of communications, providing guidance for functions under Part 2 on interception and Chapter 1 of Part 6 on bulk interception of the Investigatory Powers Act 2016 entered into force. The Code out…
SourceHome Office adopted Code of Practice for interception of communications
On 5 June 2025, the UK Home Office adopted the Code of Practice for Interception of Communications, providing guidance for functions under Part 2 (interception) and Chapter 1 of Part 6 (bulk interception) of the Investigatory Powers Act 2016. The Co…
SourceHome Office closed consultation on Code of Practice for interception of communications
On 6 January 2025, the UK Home Office closed its consultation on the Code of Practice for intelligence and law enforcement agencies on conducting lawful interception of communications. The Code outlines safeguards for handling, retention, and dissem…
SourceHome Office opened a consultation on Code of Practice for interception of communications
On 8 October 2024, the UK Home Office initiated a consultation on a Code of Practice for intelligence and law enforcement agencies on conducting lawful interception of communications, until 6 January 2025. The Code outlines safeguards for handling, …
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