Guidance

Code of practice for investigation of protected electronic information

This code of practice applies to any investigation of protected electronic information under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA)

• From: Home Office
• Published: 8 September 2010
• Last updated: 20 September 2018
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  1. 20 September 2018

     Updated guidance.

  2. 15 August 2018

     Revised code takes effect from 15 August 2018.

  3. 8 September 2010

     First published.

Documents

Code of practice for the investigation of protected electronic information

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This code of practice applies to any investigation of protected electronic information under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA).

You can view the previous version on the National Archives website.