RIPA Policy and Annual Report

October 12, 2026 Audit, Risk and Governance Committee (Committee) Approved View on council website

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Summary

The Audit, Risk and Governance Committee decided to approve the RIPA Policy and Annual Report on 12 October 2026. The committee approved corporate policies on RIPA Surveillance, Non-RIPA surveillance, and the use of social media and the internet in investigations.

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Purpose

A review of the LCC Regulation of Investigatory Powers Policy to ensure it complies with the current legislation and codes of practice and a summary of the activity undertaken by LCC that requires approval.

The Audit, Risk and Governance Committee is asked to approve the corporate policies on:

(i) RIPA Surveillance
(ii) Non-RIPA surveillance
(iii) The use of social media and the Internet in investigations
 

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date12 Oct 2026