The following laws in the UK Relate to data retention
- Data Protection Act 1998
- Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000
- Anti-Terrorism, Crime & Security Act 2001
- Human Rights Act 1998
- Electronic Communications (Universal Service) Order 2003
- Telecommunications (Lawful Business Practice) (Interception of Communications) Regulations 2000
- The Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003
- European Union’s Data Retention Directive
- Communications Data Bill (currently a draft bill, possibly due for legislation in 2009)
