# The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Communications Data) Order 2010, Introduction: Introductory text


Draft Order laid before Parliament under section 22(9) and 25(5) of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000, for approval by resolution of each House of Parliament.
Investigatory Powers
Made 2010
Coming into force 6th April 2010
This Order is made in exercise of the powers conferred on the Secretary of State by sections 22(2)(h), 25(2) and (3) and 78(5) of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000, together with paragraph (g) of the definition of “relevant public authority” in section 25(1) of that Act.
In accordance with sections 22(9) and 25(5) of that Act, a draft of this Order was laid before Parliament and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.
Accordingly, the Secretary of State makes the following Order—

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2010/9780111490341/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-regulation-of-investigatory-powers-communications-data-order-2010/introduction
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