Communications datadata: code of practice
This code of practice relates to the exercise of functions conferred by virtue of Partspart 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 Partpart 3 of the ActInvestigatory (‘PartPowers 3’).Act.
The Sectionprevious section 3 of this code providesprovided guidance on the procedures to be followed when communications data is retained under Partpart 4 of the ActInvestigatory (‘PartPowers 4’).Act. This is now included in the national security notices code of practice.
Updates to this page
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Code of practice updated as the draft laid before Parliament on 31 March 2025 is now in force. Annex B added.
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Removed "Additional guidance to the communications data codes of practice: definition of communications data".
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First published.