Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (c. 25) – Section 44 – Interception with the consent of the sender or recipient

Sections

Section 44Interception with the consent of the sender or recipient

(1) The interception of a communication is authorised by this section if the sender and the intended recipient of the communication have each consented to its interception.

(2) The interception of a communication is authorised by this section if—

(a)
the communication is one sent by, or intended for, a person who has consented to the interception, and
(b)
surveillance by means of that interception has been authorised under—
- (i)
  Part 2 of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000, or
- (ii)
  the Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Scotland) Act 2000 (2000 asp 11).

Annotations

Commencement Information

I1 S. 44 in force at 27.6.2018 by S.I. 2018/652, reg. 8(p)

https://ipa.digiphile.law/article/article-44.html

Text as at 7 October 2026.

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