Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Amendment (Data Retention) Act 2015 (39 of 2015)

Schedule 1   Data retention

Part 2   Other amendments

Intelligence Services Act 2001

1G   At the end of section 29

Add:

(4) Subject to subsection (5), paragraphs (3)(c) and (k) do not apply to things done in the performance of the Committee's functions under paragraphs (1)(bd) and (be).

(5) The Committee's functions under paragraphs (1)(bd) and (be):

(a) are to be performed for the sole purpose of assessing, and making recommendations on, the overall operation and effectiveness of Part 5-1A of the Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act 1979; and

(b) do not permit reviewing the retained data activities of service providers; and

(c) may not be performed for any purpose other than that set out in paragraph (a).

Note: The performance of the Committee's functions under paragraphs (1)(bd) and (be) are also subject to the requirements of Schedule 1.