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Use of Regulation of Investigatory Powers Annual Report (including Report to the Office of Surveillance Commissioner) 2019/20

Meeting: 30/07/2020 - Audit and Governance Committee (Item 95)

95 Use of Regulation of Investigatory Powers Annual Report (including Report to the Office of Surveillance Commissioner) 2019/20 pdf icon PDF 249 KB

The Council has not made use of RIPA powers during the 2019/20 financial year.

Minutes:

The Head of Audit and Management Assurance presented a report, a copy of which had been circulated to each Member and a copy of which appears as Appendix ‘F’ to these Minutes in the Minute Book.

The report was presented to the Committee to ensure transparency in respect of the BCP Council’s use of its powers under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (‘RIPA’) and members were reminded of the provisions and powers within the Act.

RESOLVED that

The fact that Council has not made use of powers under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act during the 2019/20 financial year be noted.

Voting: Unanimous.