Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA) Policy

August 28, 2024 Scrutiny Committee - Corporate and Resources (Committee) Approved View on council website
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Content

The Committee resolved the following:
 

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To approve recommendations 1,2 and 3.

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Not to approve recommendation 4 – to recommend to Executive
Committee to re-adopt the RIPA Policy for Somerset Council - and
made recommendations on various amendments and updates to the
Policy.

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To approve recommendation 5 but with the addition to include that
the Scrutiny Corporate & Resources Committee review the policy
annually, prior to the Executive annual review.

Supporting Documents

Draft RIPA Report for Corporate Scrutiny 28 Aug 2024AJ v2-c.pdf
Appendix 1 - IG 10 Draft Covert Surveillance RIPA Policy.pdf
Appendix 2 - 2023 IPCO RIPA compliance Inspection of Somerset Council.pdf
Appendix 3 - Post Audit IPCO Response.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date28 Aug 2024