Progress

Current status
in force
06 Jun 2025 in force
05 Jun 2025 adopted
06 Jan 2025 processing consultation
08 Oct 2024 in consultation

Scope

Implementers
United Kingdom
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Government access to data
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national

Timeline of events

06 Jun 2025
in force

Notices Regime Code of Practice entered into force

On 6 June 2025, the Notices Regime Code of Practice entered into force. The Code applies to telecommunications operators and other entities that may be subject to data retention, technical capability, national security, or notification notices. It p…

Source
Event type order
Action type implementation
Government branch executive
Government body central government
05 Jun 2025
adopted

Home Office adopted Notices Regime Code of Practice

On 5 June 2025, the UK Home Office adopted the Notices Regime Code of Practice. The Code delineates the powers and duties conferred or imposed under Part 4 and sections 249 and 252 to 258B of Part 9 of the Investigatory Powers Act. It provides guida…

Source
Event type order
Action type adoption
Government branch executive
Government body central government
06 Jan 2025
processing consultation

Home Office closes consultation on Notices Regime Code of Practice

On 6 January 2025, the UK Home Office closed its consultation on the Notices Regime Code of Practice. The Code outlines the legal framework and operational procedures for issuing and complying with various types of notices under the Investigatory Po…

Source
Event type order
Action type consultation closed
Government branch executive
Government body other regulatory body
08 Oct 2024
in consultation

Home Office opened consultation on Notices Regime Code of Practice

On 8 October 2024, the UK Home Office launched a consultation on the Notices Regime Code of Practice, until 6 January 2025. The Code outlines the legal framework and operational procedures for issuing and complying with various types of notices unde…

Source
Event type order
Action type consultation opened
Government branch executive
Government body other regulatory body