As part of the Investigatory Powers Commissioner’s statutory reporting responsibilities and commitment to transparency, we publish content on investigatory powers, their use and oversight.
We independently authorise and oversee the use of investigatory powers,
ensuring they are used in accordance with the law and in the public interest.
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Who we are
We are a team of around 150 people, supporting the Investigatory Powers Commissioner and the Judicial Commissioners.Read more -
What we do
We provide independent authorisation and oversight of the use of investigatory powers, as outlined in the Investigatory Powers Act 2016.Read more About IPCO -
Investigatory Powers
Certain organisations can use investigatory powers, such as surveillance or interception, to covertly gather information for investigative purposes.Read more
Publications
News
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Investigation into the provision of false evidence to the High Court and Investigatory Powers Tribunal in relation to Agent X – Update
Investigation into the provision of false evidence to the High Court and Investigatory Powers Tribunal in relation to Agent X. -
Publication of Investigatory Powers Commissioner’s 2024 Annual Report
The 2024 Annual Report by the Investigatory Powers Commissioner, Sir Brian Leveson, has been published. -
Investigation into the provision of false evidence to the High Court and Investigatory Powers Tribunal in relation to Agent X – Progress update to The Rt. Hon. Lord Justice Singh President of the Investigatory Powers Tribunal
Investigation into the provision of false evidence to the High Court and Investigatory Powers Tribunal in relation to Agent X – Progress update to The Rt. Hon. Lord Justice Singh President of the Investigatory Powers Tribunal