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Telecommunications (Interception Capability and Security) Act 2013

Interception capability duties - Reduced duties - Preliminary

12: Interception accessible

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"What network operators must do to help with interception warrants"

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You need to know what a network operator must do when given an interception warrant. They must be willing and able to provide a suitable access point for interception equipment. They must also co-operate with authorised persons and let them into their premises. You should understand that network operators have more duties. They must provide a suitable space for the interception equipment or a connection to a suitable location. This helps the authorised persons do their job. When a network operator gets an interception warrant, they must follow these rules. They must work with the authorised persons and provide what they need. This is what the law says they must do.

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Part 2Interception capability duties
Reduced duties: Preliminary

12Interception accessible

  1. A network operator that is required by or under this subpart to ensure that a network or service is intercept accessible must, when presented with an interception warrant or any other lawful interception authority, be willing and able to—

  2. provide a suitable access point in its public telecommunications network or service for interception equipment:
    1. co-operate with authorised persons and allow them access to its premises:
      1. provide sufficient environmentally controlled space to house the interception equipment or provide sufficient backhaul to a suitable location where the equipment can be housed.