Investigatory Powers Act 2016, Section 139 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 01 March 2025. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.
(1)This section applies where—
(a)an application for a bulk interception warrant has been made, and
(b)the Secretary of State considers that a telecommunications operator outside the United Kingdom is likely to be required to provide assistance in giving effect to the warrant if it is issued.
(2)Before issuing the warrant, the Secretary of State must consult the operator.
(3)Before issuing the warrant, the Secretary of State must, among other matters, take into account—
(a)the likely benefits of the warrant,
(b)the likely number of users (if known) of any telecommunications service which is provided by the operator and to which the warrant relates,
(c)the technical feasibility of complying with any requirement that may be imposed on the operator to provide assistance in giving effect to the warrant,
(d)the likely cost of complying with any such requirement, and
(e)any other effect of the warrant on the operator.
Commencement Information
I1S. 139 in force at 31.5.2018 by S.I. 2018/652, reg. 5(d)
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