http://www.lawgazette.co.uk/in-practice ... power-gchqAll power to GCHQThursday 26 April 2012 by Gustaf Duhs and Olivia Perrott
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Under the Data Retention Regulations 2009, internet service providers (ISPs) which have received notice from the secretary of state are required to retain certain data generated or processed in connection with the provision of their communications services for a period of 12 months. Public authorities may acquire such data using powers in chapter II of part I of RIPA by serving a notice on an ISP requiring it to disclose identified
