COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

Detailed explanation-1: -The Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA), which came into force on 25 September 2000, was enacted in order to regulate the use of a range of investigative powers by a variety of public authorities.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Regulation of Investigatory Powers Scotland Act 2000 (RIPSA) was introduced to maintain surveillance of a person or persons, and to control information received from third parties when the subject of the activity isn’t aware of the surveillance or information gathering.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Investigatory Powers Act 2016 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.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA) is legislation governing the use of covert techniques by public authorities. If we need to use covert techniques to obtain private information about someone, we do it in a way that is necessary, proportionate, lawful and compatible with the Human Rights Act.