Intercepting Communications 'In Accordance with the Law'

摘要

The interception of communications affects individuals' privacy rights and is covered by the notions 'private life' and 'correspondence' within the meaning of Article 8 of the Human Rights Act 1998. There are certain circumstances when it may be necessary to interfere with these rights but such interference must be in accordance with the law and for clearly defined purposes. Where communications are to be intercepted, the law has to make available a means of redress to affected individuals.