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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Updating the Interception of Communications Code of Practice

20 July 2022 · Home Office

Proposed by Priti Patel Con Witham

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Key points

  • The Interception of Communications Code of Practice under the Investigatory Powers Act 2016 is set to be amended.
  • A public consultation will run from 20 July to 14 September to gather input on serving warrants to cloud-service providers and enterprise customers.
  • The amendments will be finalised based on the feedback received during the consultation.

Issue summary

The statement addresses intentions to amend the Interception of Communications Code of Practice under the Investigatory Powers Act 2016.

Action requested

I intend to launch a public consultation from 20 July to 14 September to amend the Interception of Communications Code of Practice, seeking input on how intercepting authorities should serve warrants on cloud-service providers or enterprise customers. The final decision will be informed by representations made during the consultation.

Key facts

  • Investigatory Powers Act 2016 provides a framework for covert investigatory powers.
  • Schedule 7(5) of the Act allows the Secretary of State to revise codes of practice from time to time.
  • The public consultation will run between 20 July and 14 September.
  • Officials are seeking input from the independent Investigatory Powers Commissioner.
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