Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 Explanatory Notes

Paragraph 3: Data obtained by the intelligence services under statute but without a warrant

366.This paragraph deals with unintelligible information which is, or is likely to be, lawfully obtained by the intelligence services but not under a warrant issued by the Secretary of State. This might include, for example, material obtained under a directed surveillance authorisation given under Part II of this Act.

367.Sub-paragraph (2) enables the Secretary of State to give authority for a notice to be served in such instances.

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