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Review of the Investigatory Powers Act 2016: terms of reference

Terms of reference for the independent review by Lord Anderson of the Investigatory Powers Act 2016.

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Home Office
Published
13 February 2023

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Terms of reference for the independent review of the Investigatory Powers Act 2016

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The Home Secretary has appointed Lord (David) Anderson KBE KC to carry out an independent review of the Investigatory Powers Act 2016.

The Investigatory Powers Act provides a framework for the use of investigatory powers by the security and intelligence agencies, law enforcement and other public authorities. These powers cover:

  • the interception of communications
  • the retention and acquisition of communications data
  • equipment interference for obtaining communications and other data
  • the retention and examination of bulk personal datasets

Lord Anderson’s review will be entirely independent from the Home Secretary’s statutory report and will assess the case for legislative change, now or in the future.

Published 13 February 2023