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Establishment and responsibilities The Commissioners' remit is to review authorisations under the Act by Chief Officers of Police, the Serious Organised Crime Agency and HM Revenue and Customs, for operations involving entry on, or interference with, property or wireless telegraphy, without the consent of the owner. In 2000 the Chief Commissioner's responsibilities were extended to include keeping under review (except in relation to the interception of communications and the intelligence services) the exercise and performance of powers and duties conferred or imposed by or under Part II (covert surveillance) and Part III (encryption) of RIPA and its Scottish equivalent RIP(S)A. This legislation addresses the issue of interference with a person's right to privacy. The conditions of the Commissioners' and Assistant Commissioners' appointments are dealt with in section 91 of the 1997 Act as amended, and by Section 63 of RIPA and Sections 2 and 3 of RIP(S)A. The full text of these and other legal documents can be accessed from the Advice & Guidance section of this website. |
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