RIPA Policy - Annual Review
October 17, 2022 Audit, Risk and Governance Committee (Committee) Awaiting outcome View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Audit, Risk and Governance Committee decided to approve the RIPA Policy on 17/10/2022. This policy provides a framework for the use of covert surveillance techniques for crime prevention and detection.
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Purpose
The Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA) provides a framework for local authorities, to use covert surveillance techniques for the purposes of undertaking statutory functions in connection with the prevention or detection of crime.
Local authorities are subject to regular inspections from the Investigatory Powers Commissioners Office - IPCO. The next inspection is expected to take place in 2023.
Members are required to review the use of RIPA and set the policy at least once a year.
Details
| Outcome | For Determination |
| Decision date | 17 Oct 2022 |