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Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (2000)

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Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (2000)

RIPA attempts to regulate the use of surveillance methods and the interception of communications data by public bodies.

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RIPA

  • The Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA) was introduced in 2000.
  • RIPA came about as a result of increased internet use and the sophistication of encryption techniques.
  • RIPA was passed to ensure certain organisations are allowed access to communicated data.
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Contents of the act

  • The Act allows certain public bodies, such as government and crime agencies to:
    • Monitor the internet use of individuals.
    • Demand that internet users reveal encryption keys.
    • Require an Internet Service Provider (ISP) to provide access to a customer’s internet communications.
    • Require ISPs to fit surveillance equipment.
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Methods of interception

  • RIPA also prevents the use of intercepted information from being revealed in court, in order to protect the methods of interception used by these bodies.

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