Legislation to ensure UK law enforcement and intelligence agencies continue to have access to the vital evidence and information they need to investigate criminal activity, prevent terrorism and protect the public has today (Thursday 17 July) received Royal Assent.
The Data Retention and Investigatory Powers Act addresses urgent issues around the retention of communications data by companies, and the interception of communications.
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