Interception warrants under the IPA 2016 explained

An overview of the rules on the interception of communications by state agencies in the UK

TL;DR

This newsletter is about the power of UK public authorities to intercept communications under the Investigatory Powers Act 2016. It looks the conduct that can be permitted under an interception warrant, the kind of data that can be obtained and the rules and restrictions that apply to such activity.

Here are the key takeaways:

• Interception warrants a…