Guidance
Communications data code of practice
This code of practice relates to the exercise of functions conferred by virtue of Parts 3 and 4 of the Investigatory Powers Act 2016.
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Section 2 of this code provides guidance on the procedures to be followed when acquisition of communications data takes place under the provisions in Part 3 of the Act (‘Part 3’). Section 3 of this code provides guidance on the procedures to be followed when communications data is retained under Part 4 of the Act (‘Part 4’).
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Published 12 June 2018
Last updated 31 March 2025
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Removed "Additional guidance to the communications data codes of practice: definition of communications data".
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First published.