Written question asked by Mark Oaten (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 18 October 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 October 2005. It was answered by Charles Clarke (Labour) on Tuesday, 1 November 2005 on behalf of the Home Office.
Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what discussions he has had with industry representatives on the provisions relating to encryption in the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000; what plans he has to bring the relevant section into force; and if he will make a statement.
- Answer
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Home Office officials have had a number of discussions with industry representatives about the encryption provisions in part III of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000. The Government will shortly publish for public consultation a draft code of practice on the operation of those provisions. An order to commence part III will be made once Parliament have approved the code of practice by a resolution of both Houses.
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