Investigatory Powers Act 2016

Passed by both Houses, but yet to receive Royal Assent .... the Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (here in Bill form) will ostensibly -

... make provision about the interception of communications, equipment interference and the acquisition and retention of communications data, bulk personal datasets and other information; to make provision about the treatment of material held as a result of such interception, equipment interference or acquisition or retention ...

Maybe not surprising that the list of ‘relevant public authorities’ at schedule 4 include the DWP, HMRC and MoJ (and their equivalents in Northern Ireland)

More background: The Snooper’s Charter passed into law this week – say goodbye to your privacy: independent.co.uk
Snooper’s Charter is set to become law: how the Investigatory Powers Bill will affect you: wired.co.uk
Snooper’s Charter: What you need to know about the Investigatory Powers Bill: computerworlduk.com
Tech firms seek to frustrate internet history log law: bbc.co.uk

Now has Royal Assent:

‘Snooper’s charter’ bill becomes law, extending UK state surveillance: guardian.com