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Use of Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act and Investigatory Powers Act Annual Report 2025/26

 

 

Meeting: 30/07/2026 - Audit and Governance Committee (Item 11.)

11. Use of Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act and Investigatory Powers Act Annual Report 2025/26 pdf icon PDF 326 KB

Following an annual review, the Council’s Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA) and Investigatory Powers Act (IPA) Policy was updated with a minor change to include links to associated BCP Council strategies and policies.

BCP Council did not make use of powers under RIPA or IPA during the 2025/26 financial year.

The BCP Council statutory return for the 2025 calendar year has been submitted to the Investigatory Powers Commissioner’s Office (IPCO). The next three-yearly IPCO inspection is due in 2027.

The annual review has confirmed that the appropriate governance and oversight and authorisation arrangements remain in place to ensure any future use of investigatory powers would be lawful, necessary and proportionate.