Is it legal to intercept 2.4Ghz communications (wifi 802.11) in the UK?
<p>Is it legal to intercept radio communications in the 2.4Ghz band in the United Kingdom?</p>

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  <p>Is it legal to intercept radio communications in the 2.4Ghz band in the United Kingdom? </p>
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<p>No—the interception of any radio communication in the United Kingdom is an offence under <a href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/36/section/48" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Section 48(1)(a) of the Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006</a>:</p>

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  <p>A person commits an offence if, otherwise than under the authority of a designated person, he uses wireless telegraphy apparatus with intent to obtain information as to the contents, sender or addressee of a message (whether sent by means of wireless telegraphy or not) of which neither he nor a person on whose behalf he is acting is an intended recipient.</p>
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