GENERAL RULES ON THE GRANTING OF AUTHORISATIONS AND GIVING OF NOTICES paras 3.1 to 3.2
GENERAL RULES ON THE GRANTING OF AUTHORISATIONS AND GIVING OF NOTICES
3.1 Acquisition of communications data under the Act involves four roles within a relevant public authority:
- the applicant
- the designated person
- the single point of contact
- the senior responsible officer
3.2 The Act provides two alternative means for acquiring communications data, by
way of:
- an authorisation under section 22(3), or
- a notice under section 22(4).