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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Statement from the Investigatory Powers Commissioner’s Office (IPCO) RE: His Majesty’s Attorney General v BBC and R (on the application of Beth) v the Investigatory Powers Tribunal [2025] EWHC 1669 (KB)
STATEMENT FROM THE INVESTIGATORY POWERS COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE (IPCO) RE: His Majesty’s Attorney General v BBC and R (on the application of Beth) v the Investigatory Powers Tribunal [2025] EWHC 1669 (KB) -
Prime Minister reappoints Sir Brian Leveson as the UK’s Investigatory Powers Commissioner
Prime Minister reappoints Sir Brian Leveson as the UK’s Investigatory Powers Commissioner -
Prime Minister appoints two new IPCO Judicial Commissioners
Prime Minister appoints two new IPCO Judicial Commissioners