Communications data
Retaining data
Communication services work with the Government to retain communications data in line with the Code of Practice on Data Retention approved by Parliament under part 11 of the Anti-Terrorism, Crime & Security Act 2001. Costs for this work can be recovered.
Retaining communications data
Communication service providers (CSPs) work with the Government to retain communications data in line with the Code of Practice on Data Retention (new window) approved by Parliament under part 11 of the Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act (new window). Meeting the requirements of public authorities for the disclosure of communications data costs CSPs time and money. See the code of practice (new window) on the Office of Public Sector Information website.
Payment for data
Agreements between CSPs and public authorities enable CSPs to recover their costs incurred in meeting lawful requirements for acquisition and disclosure of communications data.
Section 106 of the 2001 Act provides that the Secretary of State may make appropriate contributions towards the costs incurred by providers in complying with the provisions of the Code of practice.
Information about intercept and CSP obligations.
