Decision details

REGULATION OF INVESTIGATORY POWERS ACT 2000

Decision Maker: Portfolio Holder for Public Protection and Enforcement

Decision status: For Determination

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

This report informs the Committee of the outcome of an inspection on 14th February 2023 by the Investigatory Powers Commissioner (IPCO)

Decision:

The Portfolio Holder adopted the recommendations of the Inspector appointed by the Investigatory Powers Commissioner as detailed in the Inspector’s report.

Reasons for the decision:

The report informed the Committee and the Portfolio Holder of the outcome of an inspection that took place on 14th February 2023 by the Investigatory Powers Commissioner's Office (IPCO).

 

The Investigatory Powers Commissioner’s Office recommended additions to the Policy and Procedure Guidance on the Council's use of covert surveillance. The Portfolio Holder agreed to adopt the recommended additions to the policy guidance.

Publication date: 03/10/2023

Date of decision: 03/10/2023

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