Section 12 of RIPA states that the Communication Service Providers (CSPs) are “obliged to maintain interception capability”.
If the CSPs think the request is unreasonable (made under RIPA Section 12) then they can appeal to the Technical Advice Board (TAB) – which are described under Section 13 of RIPA.
June 13, 2008 at 7:05 am
[...] Act, which covers a variety of aspects including encryption and interception of communications. Section 12 of RIPA makes it an obligation of CSP (Communication Service Providers) to maintain an ability to [...]
April 6, 2009 at 5:09 pm
[...] ISPs are required under RIPA to provide the ability to maintain interception capability. This means that the government, when required, can monitor any person’s internet [...]