Decision details

Revisions to the Covert Surveillance and Access to Communications Data Policy and Guidance Notes

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Decision Made

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

The report seeks approval of the revised policy and guidance notes on Covert Surveillance and Access to Communications Data.  The policy has been revised in accordance with recommendations from the Investigatory Powers Commissioner’s Office (“IPCO”) following their inspection in January 2018.

Decision:

RESOLVED – That the revised Covert Surveillance and Access to Communications Data Policy as set out at Appendix B be approved.

 

           

REASON FOR DECISION:

To ensure the Council follows the recommendations as set out by IPCO and maintains a up-to-date Covert Surveillance Policy.

Report author: Gary Rowland

Publication date: 24/06/2021

Date of decision: 24/06/2021

Decided at meeting: 24/06/2021 - Cabinet

Effective from: 02/07/2021

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