6 Use of Investigatory Powers Report - Quarter 3 - GOV/23/292 PDF 463 KB
Decision:
(i) to note the information provided in relation to the positive inspection from the Investigatory Powers Commissioner;
(ii) to note the covert surveillance activity; and
(iii) to note the update on Communications Data.
Minutes:
The Committee had before it a report by the Director of Commissioning which was provided to ensure that Elected Members reviewed the Council’s use of investigatory powers on a quarterly basis and had oversight that those powers were being used consistently in accordance with the Use of Investigatory Powers Policy.
The report recommended:-
That the Committee -
(a) note the information provided in relation to the positive inspection from the Investigatory Powers Commissioner;
(b) note the covert surveillance activity; and
(c) note the update on Communications Data.
The Team Leader – Regulatory and Compliance advised that since the report had been submitted, the Council had received a Notice of Inspection from the Investigatory Powers Commissioner which concluded that the Council were operating appropriately within its powers.
The Committee resolved:-
to approve the recommendations contained in the report.