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Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA) and Investigatory Powers Act (IPA)

Learn how to achieve legal compliance when planning, authorising and/or conducting investigative practices regulated by both RIPA and the provisions in the IPA currently in force

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Interception of communications, surveillance and use of covert human intelligence sources (CHIS) must be carried out in strict accordance with RIPA and the IPA. Failure to do so may be unlawful and result in evidence being inadmissible and may lead to civil actions for damages.