§ The Earl of Northeskasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they have determined how the costs are to be met of securing data retention under the terms of Section 11 of the Anti-Terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001. [HL6164]
§ Lord Falconer of Thoroton:Section 11 of the Anti-Terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001 allows for the Secretary of State to make "appropriate contributions" towards the costs incurred by the service providers to meet the provisions of the Act. We are in discussion with the industry on a formula which we hope will be concluded shortly.
§ The Earl of Northeskasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they have invited the Technical Advisory Board set up under the terms of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 to offer technical advice in respect of the proposals in Section 11 of the Anti-Terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001; and, if so, what was the nature of the advice received. [HL6165]
§ Lord Falconer of Thoroton:No request has been made of the Technical Advisory Board for advice in 110WA respect of proposals being prepared under Section 11 of the Anti-Terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001 as this matter falls outside its remit.
However, there has been an extensive consultation process following the formation of an operators working group bringing together representatives of fixed line, mobile and internet communications businesses.