Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000
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The Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA) is a UK law that was enacted to govern the use of covert surveillance and intelligence gathering by public authorities. Its primary aim is to balance the necessity of surveillance for law enforcement and national security purposes against the rights of individuals to privacy.