Part 6Bulk warrants
CHAPTER 1Bulk interception warrants
Bulk interception warrants
I1139Additional requirements in respect of warrants affecting overseas operators
1
This section applies where—
a
an application for a bulk interception warrant has been made, and
b
the Secretary of State considers that a telecommunications operator outside the United Kingdom is likely to be required to provide assistance in giving effect to the warrant if it is issued.
2
Before issuing the warrant, the Secretary of State must consult the operator.
3
Before issuing the warrant, the Secretary of State must, among other matters, take into account—
a
the likely benefits of the warrant,
b
the likely number of users (if known) of any telecommunications service which is provided by the operator and to which the warrant relates,
c
the technical feasibility of complying with any requirement that may be imposed on the operator to provide assistance in giving effect to the warrant,
d
the likely cost of complying with any such requirement, and
e
any other effect of the warrant on the operator.