# The Investigatory Powers (Communications Data) (Relevant Public Authorities and Designated Senior Officers) Regulations 2025, Introduction: Introductory text


Draft Regulations laid before Parliament under section 268(3) of the Investigatory Powers Act 2016, for approval after the expiry of the 40-day period referred to in section 268(4) of that Act by resolution of each House of Parliament.
Investigatory Powers
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The Secretary of State makes these Regulations in exercise of the power conferred by section 71(1) of the Investigatory Powers Act 2016.
In accordance with section 72(2) of that Act, the Secretary of State has consulted the Investigatory Powers Commissioner and the public authorities to which the modifications in these Regulations relate.
Following that consultation, a period of at least 12 weeks beginning with the day on which that consultation first began has elapsed and the Secretary of State considers it appropriate to proceed with making the Regulations.
In accordance with section 268(3) and (4) of that Act, a draft of this instrument and a document explaining it has been laid before Parliament, and the draft has subsequently been approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament after the expiry of a 40-day period.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2025/9780348270853/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-investigatory-powers-communications-data-relevant-public-authorities-and-designated-senior-officers-regulations-2025/introduction
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