Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (c. 25)

Part 3 Authorisations for obtaining communications data

Relevant public authorities other than local authorities

71 Power to modify section 70 and Schedule 4

(1) The Secretary of State may by regulations modify section 70 or Schedule 4.

(2) Regulations under subsection (1) may in particular—

(a) add a public authority to, or remove a public authority from, the list in column 1 of the table,

(b) modify an entry in column 2 of the table,

(c) impose or remove restrictions on the authorisations that may be granted by a designated senior officer with a specified public authority,

(d) impose or remove restrictions on the circumstances in which or purposes for which such authorisations may be granted by a designated senior officer.

(3) The power to make regulations under subsection (1) includes power to make such modifications in any enactment (including this Act) as the Secretary of State considers appropriate in consequence of a person becoming, or ceasing to be, a relevant public authority because of regulations under that subsection.