Issue - meetings
Annual review of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA)
Meeting: 01/04/2021 - District Executive (Item 284)
284 Annual review of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA) 
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Additional documents:
- 7 RIPA Appendix 1 for DX April 21 docx, item 284
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- 7 RIPA Policy procedures_ v2 amended Oct 2020, item 284
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- 7 RIPA Appendix 5 Social Networking in Investigations Policy. revised 3.11.20, item 284
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Decision:
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RESOLVED: |
That District Executive agreed to note the Council’s use of Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA) powers and amendments to the Policy and Procedures. |
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Reason: |
To review the policy and the use of RIPA to ensure it is being used consistently within the policy and that the policy remains fit for purpose. |
Minutes:
The Portfolio Holder for Finance and Legal Services advised that the powers allowed Council’s to conduct surveillance linked to the Council’s enforcement powers, including by covert and social media surveillance. The Policy and procedures were required to be reviewed and approved by the District Executive annually. He noted that the powers had not been used that year and he asked that Members note the report.
In response to a question, the Portfolio Holder for Finance and Legal Services confirmed that Members would be advised if the surveillance powers were used but only after the event in the annual report.
Members were content to note the report.
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RESOLVED: |
That District Executive agreed to note the Council’s use of Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA) powers and amendments to the Policy and Procedures. |
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Reason: |
To review the policy and the use of RIPA to ensure it is being used consistently within the policy and that the policy remains fit for purpose. |
