Acquiring and disclosing communications data

Relevant to
Communications service providers in the UK

Took effect on
1 October 2007

From 1 October 2007, new rules will apply to the way in which public authorities acquire communications data from communications service providers under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA).

They will also affect the way in which communications service providers provide such data under RIPA.

The new requirements are set out in a code of practice. The code sets out the responsibilities of each party involved in accessing and disclosing communications data.

The code provides detailed information on all aspects of acquiring and disclosing communications data. For example, it:

• describes communications data
• sets out the form in which requirements for the disclosure of communications data should be made
• explains arrangements for recovery of costs in meeting public authorities lawful requirements to obtain data
  

• Access the new code of practice on acquiring and disclosing communications data on the Home Office Security website - Opens in a new window

Full title of regulation
The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Acquisition and Disclosure of Communications Data: Code of Practice) Order 2007

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