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Updating the Interception of Communications Code of Practice

20 July 2022

Proposing MP
Priti Patel Con
Witham
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Home Office
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At a Glance

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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