Interception of Communications

Question 1

What article is this relevant for

Answer 1

Article 8

Question 1

RIPA

Answer 1

Grounds for granting authorisations are if the interception is:

 Necessary - s.32(2)(a) RIPA

 Proportionate - s.32(2)(b) RIPA

National security - s.32(3)(a) RIPA

detecting serious crime - s.32(3)(b) RIPA

economic wellbeing - s.32(3)(c ) RIPA

Question 2

Other

Answer 2

s.67 - appeals are allowed against decisions
IPA allows for government to intercept phone calls and data without reasonable suspicion