4 Definition of “interception” etc
Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (2016 c 25) | Legislation

4  Definition of “interception” etc

Interception in relation to telecommunication systems

(1)     For the purposes of this Act, a person intercepts a communication in the course of its transmission by means of a telecommunication system if, and only if—

(a)     the person does a relevant act in relation to the system, and

(b)     the effect of the relevant act is to make any content of the communication available, at a relevant time, to a person who is not the sender or intended recipient of the communication.

For the meaning of “content” in relation to a communication, see section 261(6).

(2)     In this section “relevant act”, in relation to a telecommunication system, means—

(a)     modifying, or interfering with, the system

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