The Investigatory Powers (Review of Notices and Technical Advisory Board) Regulations 2018
Section 90(1) of the Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (c. 25) (“the Act”) provides that a person to whom a retention notice has been given may refer that notice back to the Secretary of State for review. Section 257(1) of the Act similarly makes provision that a person to whom a national security notice or technical capability notice has been given may refer that notice to the Secretary of State for review. Regulation 2 sets out the period within which, and the circumstances in which, a person given such a notice may refer it back to the Secretary of State for review. Regulation 3 provides for the membership of the Technical Advisory Board (the Board) which must be consulted by the Secretary of State before deciding a review.