Made under the Investigatory Powers Act 2016
3 statutory instruments made using powers in the Investigatory Powers Act 2016, newest first. Each one is explained section by section in plain English.
The Investigatory Powers (Communications Data) (Relevant Public Authorities) Regulations 2026
- Department: Home Office
- Made under: Investigatory Powers Act 2016
The Regulations removed five specified ambulance services in England and Northern Ireland from the list of public authorities authorized to obtain communications data under the Investigatory Powers Act 2016.
These Regulations, made by the Secretary of State under the Investigatory Powers Act 2016, amend Schedule 4 of that Act to remove specific ambulance service trusts in England and Northern Ireland from the list of relevant public authorities permitted to obtain communications data, thereby revoking their statutory power to access such data as of May 11, 2026.
The Investigatory Powers (Communications Data) (Relevant Public Authorities and Designated Senior Officers) Regulations 2025
- Department: Home Office
- Made under: Investigatory Powers Act 2016
The 2025 regulations amended Schedule 4 of the Investigatory Powers Act 2016, modifying which public authorities could access communications data and for what purposes, adding some agencies while removing others.
These regulations amend the Investigatory Powers Act 2016, specifying which public authorities can access communications data and for what reasons.
The changes add several new authorities, like the Department for Business and Trade and the Security Industry Authority, while others, such as some ambulance services, lose this power.
The amendments also fine-tune access for existing authorities, such as the Department for Transport, by limiting access depending on the specific agency within the department.
These alterations are intended to improve the targeting of investigations while maintaining safeguards against misuse.
The Investigatory Powers (Codes of Practice, Review of Notices and Technical Advisory Board) Regulations 2025
- Department: Home Office
- Made under: Investigatory Powers Act 2016
New and revised codes of practice were implemented, the definition of a 'relevant change' was established, and the Investigatory Powers (Review of Notices and Technical Advisory Board) Regulations 2018 were amended.
These regulations bring into force new and revised codes of practice under the Investigatory Powers Act 2016, clarifying procedures for bulk data access and communications interception.
They define "relevant change" regarding operator-system alterations requiring notification, specify review periods for notices, and amend the 2018 regulations governing the Technical Advisory Board, adjusting its membership and quorum requirements.