Decision details

RESOLVED:That the content of the report entitled Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (‘RIPA’) Update and Annual Review and the Investigatory Powers Commissioner’s Office Inspection report (Appendix A) be noted.

RECOMMENDED TO CABINET: That the RIPA Policy and Social Media in Investigations Policy as amended (in Appendices B-C) be approved.

REASON FOR DECISIONS: To comply with the Inspector’s recommendations and best practice.

NB: The Committee adjourned at 9.15pm for a comfort break and the meeting reconvened at 9.29pm.

The Committee, Member and Scrutiny Manager undertook a roll call.