Article 23. Interaction of operators and providers with the specially authorized state body

Operators and providers operating in the territory of the Republic of Uzbekistan must, in the manner established by legislation, through the specially authorized state body and at their own expense, obtain, install, and ensure the normal operation of equipment, software, and hardware-software complexes used for conducting operational search activities in telecommunication networks, and also take measures to prevent the disclosure of organizational, technical, and tactical methods of conducting such activities.

The introduction and use of equipment, software, and hardware-software complexes used for conducting operational search activities in telecommunication networks are carried out exclusively by the specially authorized state body.

The quantity and composition of equipment, software, and hardware-software complexes used for conducting operational search activities in telecommunication networks are agreed upon by operators and providers with the specially authorized state body.

Instructions of the specially authorized state body on the organization and conduct of operational search activities in telecommunication networks must be executed by operators and providers, conditions for these purposes must be created, and the issue of installing and connecting other information systems and telecommunication means to their information systems and telecommunication networks must be agreed upon with the specially authorized state body.

The procedure for the interaction of operators and providers with the specially authorized state body is established by legislation.

In the event that telecommunication networks or means are used for criminal purposes that cause harm to the interests of the individual, society, and the state, the operation of such telecommunication networks or means shall be terminated.