# The Electronic Communications (Scotland) Order 2006, Introduction: Introductory text


Draft Order laid before the Scottish Parliament under section 9(4) and (7)(d) of the Electronic Communications Act 2000, for approval by resolution of the Scottish Parliament.
ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
Made 2006
Coming into force in accordance with article 1(1)
The Scottish Ministers, considering that the authorisation of the use of electronic communications or electronic storage for any purpose is such that the extent (if any) to which records of things done for that purpose will be available will be no less satisfactory in cases where use is made of electronic communications or electronic storage than in other cases, in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 8 and 9 of the Electronic Communications Act 2000, and with the consent of the Secretary of State in accordance with section 9(7)(c) of that Act, make the following Order, a draft of which has been laid before and approved by resolution of the Scottish Parliament:

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/sdsi/2006/0110704681/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-electronic-communications-scotland-order-2006/introduction
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