Issue - meetings

(i)       to note the covert surveillance activity and the Investigatory Powers Commissioner’s letter of 5th September attached to this report; and

(ii)      to note the update on Communications Data.

With reference to article 6 of the minute of its previous meeting, 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 covert surveillance activity and the Investigatory Powers Commissioner’s letter of 5th September attached to this report; and

(b)      note the update on Communications Data.

In response to a question regarding the cancelled surveillance, Mr Forsyth advised that when the surveillance operation had concluded, it was good practice to cancel the request in line with the policy and procedure.

In response to a question regarding training for officers, Mr Forsyth advised that during the quarter there had not been any training provided and that when legislation was changed, the training would be amended and sessions delivered to officers.

The Committee resolved:-

to approve the recommendations contained in the report.