Part 2

Lawful interception of communications
CHAPTER 2

Other forms of lawful interception

Interception with consent

Interception with the consent of the sender or recipient
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1
The interception of a communication is authorised by this section if the sender and the intended recipient of the communication have each consented to its interception.
2
The interception of a communication is authorised by this section if—
a
the communication is one sent by, or intended for, a person who has consented to the interception, and
b
surveillance by means of that interception has been authorised under—
i
Part 2 of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000, or
ii
the Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Scotland) Act 2000 (2000 asp 11).