Chapter 2Other forms of lawful interception
- 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)…
- Section 45Interception by providers of postal or telecommunications services
(1) The interception of a communication is authorised by this section if the interception is carried out— (a) by, or on behalf of, a person who provides a…
- Section 46Interception by businesses etc. for monitoring and record-keeping purposes
(1) Conduct is authorised by this section if it is authorised by regulations made under subsection (2) . (2) The Secretary of State may by regulations authorise conduct…
- Section 47Postal services: interception for enforcement purposes
(1) The interception of a communication in the course of its transmission by means of a public postal service is authorised by this section if it is carried…
- Section 48Interception by OFCOM in connection with wireless telegraphy
(1) Conduct falling within subsection (2) is authorised by this section if it is carried out by OFCOM for purposes connected with a relevant matter (see subsection (3)…
- Section 49Interception in prisons
(1) Conduct taking place in a prison is authorised by this section if it is conduct in exercise of any power conferred by or under prison rules. (2)…
- Section 50Interception in psychiatric hospitals etc.
(1) Conduct is authorised by this section if— (a) it takes place in any hospital premises where high security psychiatric services are provided, and (b) it is conduct…
- Section 51Interception in immigration detention facilities
(1) Conduct taking place in immigration detention facilities is authorised by this section if it is conduct in exercise of any power conferred by or under relevant rules.…
- Section 52Interception in accordance with overseas requests
(1) The interception of a communication in the course of its transmission by means of a telecommunication system is authorised by this section if conditions A to D…
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Text as at 7 October 2026.
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