# Investigatory Powers Act 2016, Section 44: Interception with the consent of the sender or recipient


(1) The interception of a communication is authorised by this section if the sender and the intended recipient of the communication have each consented to its interception.
(2) The interception of a communication is authorised by this section if—
(a) the communication is one sent by, or intended for, a person who has consented to the interception, and
(b) surveillance by means of that interception has been authorised under—
(i) Part 2 of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000, or
(ii) the Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Scotland) Act 2000 (2000 asp 11).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2016/25/section/44 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/investigatory-powers-act-2016/section-44
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