7.Statutory arrangements in relation to communications data and intercept have been in place for a number of years. However, in response to recent developments, the Government considered it important to legislate in order to put beyond any legal doubt the regime for both investigatory techniques.
Data Retention and Investigatory Powers Act 2014
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- 7 Statutory arrangements in relation to communications data and intercept have been in place for a number of years. However, in response to recent developments, the Government considered it important to legislate in order to put beyond any legal doubt the regime for both investigatory techniques.
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