United Kingdom: Investigatory Powers (Communications Data) (Relevant Public Authorities) Regulations 2026
Progress
Current status
adopted
11 May 2026 in force
15 Apr 2026 adopted
Scope
Implementers
United Kingdom
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Government access to data
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Investigatory Powers (Communications Data) (Relevant Public Authorities) Regulations enter into force
On 11 May 2026, the Investigatory Powers (Communications Data) (Relevant Public Authorities) Regulations 2026 enter into force, amending the list of public authorities permitted to obtain communications data. The Secretary of State exercised powers …
SourceEvent type
law
Action type
implementation
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government
Home Office issued Investigatory Powers (Communications Data) (Relevant Public Authorities) Regulations
On 15 April 2026, the Home Office issued Investigatory Powers (Communications Data) (Relevant Public Authorities) Regulations, amending the list of public authorities permitted to obtain communications data. The regulations were issued under the Inv…
SourceEvent type
order
Action type
adoption
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government