COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

Detailed explanation-1: -The Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000, or ‘RIPA’ as it is commonly known, governs the use of covert surveillance by public bodies. This includes bugs, video surveillance and interceptions of private communications (eg phone calls and emails), and even undercover agents (’covert human intelligence sources’).

Detailed explanation-2: -RIPA authorises and regulates only our covert, directed surveillance. Section 26(2) of RIPA defines directed surveillance as surveillance that is: covert, but not intrusive. carried out for the purposes of a specific investigation or operation related to preventing or detecting a crime.

Detailed explanation-3: -What RIPA allows. We apply RIPA’s guidelines and codes for: Conducting covert surveillance in public places (this is a directed surveillance for which a magistrate’s approval is required) Intercepting communications, such as the content of telephone calls, emails or letters.

Detailed explanation-4: -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-5: -The legislation relating to the Acquisition of Communications Data has changed. Chapter 2 of Part 1 of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA) has been replaced by the Investigatory Powers Act 2016.