Communications
This part of the topic index contains resources on communications law. Please select the resource that you require by clicking on the relevant tab below.
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resources
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| 1 | RIPA: an overview of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers ... This practice note provides an overview of the five key parts of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000: The interception of communications. The acquisition of communications data. Surveillance. Covert human intelligence. Accessing protected data. | Practice note: overview | Maintained |
| 2 | Communications Bill A note tracking the progress of the UK Communications Bill, and setting out the main topics that are being discussed during the progress of the Bill. | Practice notes | Maintained |
| 3 | Communications outsourcing This note looks at the issues relating to communications outsourcing transactions, including structuring; different types of services; pricing; service levels and service credits; acceptable use; tax and regulatory issues; and other relevant considerations. | Practice notes | Maintained |
| 4 | Data protection aspects of the retention of communications ... A note considering the data protection aspects of the mandatory retention of, and access to, communications data held by communications service providers in the UK. | Practice notes | Maintained |
| 5 | Monitoring e-mail and internet use of employees This note deals with the statutory framework relevant to surveillance of employee e-mail and internet usage. Monitoring employee activity of this sort within the workplace engages the: Data Protection Act 1998 and accompanying guidance in the Information Commissioner's Employment Practices Data Protection Code. Human Rights Act 1998. Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000. Telecommunications (Lawful Business Practice) (Interception of Communications) Regulations 2000 (SI 2000/2699). The note also gives practical advice on implementing employee monitoring systems and policies. | Practice notes | Maintained |
| 6 | Net neutrality This note explains the principle of net neutrality and what regulation exists and is likely to be introduced to preserve the neutrality of the internet in the EU and the UK. | Practice notes | Maintained |
| 7 | Recording telephone calls and face-to-face meetings This practice note explains when a business can record telephone calls with third parties, such as customers or employees, and also the implications of recording face-to-face meetings. | Practice notes | Maintained |
| 8 | RIPA: Local authorities and the Regulation of Investigatory ... A practice note which examines the use by local authorities of certain investigative powers authorised under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA). The note considers: The powers available to local authorities under the RIPA regime. The controversy surrounding their use by some local authorities. Other applicable legislation and policies that will also need to be considered. | Practice notes | Maintained |
| 9 | Telecommunications leases and the Electronic ... A note on the statutory rights given to telecoms operators under the Electronic Communications Code, including issues for a landowner when entering into an agreement with a telecoms operator. | Practice notes | Maintained |