Regulation 6 Storing information in the terminal equipment of a subscriber or userF1

United Kingdom

(1)

Subject to Schedule A1, a person must not store information, or gain access to information stored, in the terminal equipment of a subscriber or user.

(2)

In paragraph (1) and Schedule A1—

(a)

a reference (however expressed) to storing information, or gaining access to information stored, in the terminal equipment of a subscriber or user includes a reference to instigating the storage or access, and

(b)

except as otherwise provided, a reference (however expressed) to gaining access to information stored in the terminal equipment of a subscriber or user includes a reference to collecting or monitoring information automatically emitted by the terminal equipment.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Reg. 6 substituted (5.2.2026) by Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (c. 18), ss. 112(2), 142(1); S.I. 2026/82, reg. 2(w)