Issue - meetings

Report of the Deputy Chief Executive (Corporate Direction).

Members received the draft Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA) policy which had been updated following an inspection by the Office of Surveillance Commissioners in 2014 and had now been simplified and included procedures for the use of social media. It was explained that, as many investigations were led by the police, the authority rarely had to use its powers, but was required to have a policy. On the motion of Councillor Wright, seconded by Councillor Morrell, it was

RESOLVED – the RIPA policy be approved.

Report of the Deputy Chief Executive (Corporate Direction).

The Commission received the draft Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA) policy which had been updated following an inspection by the Office of Surveillance Commissioners (OCS) in 2014.

RESOLVED – the report be endorsed and RECOMMENDED to Executive for approval.