Decision - Annual Surveillance Report 2023
Decision maker
Audit & Standards Committee
Report author
Jo Player
Published
8 Apr 2024
Reference
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The document sets out how the Council must authorise and oversee directed surveillance, covert human intelligence sources and access to communications data under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000. It requires activity to be lawful, necessary and proportionate, prohibits intrusive surveillance by Council officers, and provides procedures for training, record-keeping, review and member oversight.
Outcome
approved
Recommendation
Approve and apply the Corporate Policy & Procedures document for RIPA activity, with annual review and approval by elected members.
Financial impact
none stated
Ward affected
city-wide
Decision maker
Elected members
Date in document
1 Jan 2024
Stakeholders named
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Elected membersCouncil officersAuthorising OfficersGatekeepersApplicantsIndividuals subject to surveillanceCovert Human Intelligence SourcesCommunication service providersExternal agencies working for the CouncilOffice of the Surveillance Commissioners
Next steps
parsed- The Head of Safer Communities will maintain the Central Register of authorisations, reviews, renewals, cancellations and rejections.
- Authorising Officers must submit relevant forms for the Central Register within one week of completion.
- The Head of Safer Communities will review the policy annually.
- Elected members will review and approve the policy annually.
- Authorising Officers and relevant staff must receive suitable RIPA training and maintain training records.
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