A testing warrant lets an intelligence and security agency do something that would normally be against the law. This is only allowed if it's necessary to test, maintain, or develop the agency's ability to do its job. You can think of it like a permission slip that lets the agency do something unusual so it can make sure it's working properly.
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A testing warrant authorises an intelligence and security agency to carry out an otherwise unlawful activity that is necessary to test, maintain, or develop the capability of the agency in relation to the performance of its statutory functions.
