Decision details
Investigatory Powers Commissioner's Office (IPCO) Policy
PDF 109 KBDecision Maker: Executive
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
To set out the obligations on the Council with respect to the Regulation of Investigatory
Powers Act 2000. (RIPA)
Decision:
RESOLVED that
i. the updated policy as set out at Appendix A of the Executive Director:Deliverys report be approved.
ii. Members are briefed on the content, purpose and application of the
RIPA.
iii. the post-holders identified in the Policy be designated as ‘Authorising
Officers’ as set out.
Reasons for the decision:
The Council is required by the statutory codes of practice issued under the Regulation of investigatory Powers Act 2002 to have an approved policy for the control and application of RIPA provision across the functions of the Council.
Alternative options considered:
The only alternative is not to take adopt the updated Policy.
Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:
None
Reason Key: Affects more than 1 ward;
Wards Affected: (All Wards);
Financial Impact: As set out in the report
Declarations: None
Subject to Urgent Proceedings: No
Making Representations: In writing to the Executive Director: Delivery
Other reasons / organisations consulted
N/A
Consultees
N/A
Contact: Damian James, Assistant Director: Contract Services Email: damian.james@bracknell-forest.gov.uk Tel: 01344 355157.
Report author: Damian James
Publication date: 26/01/2021
Date of decision: 26/01/2021
Decided at meeting: 26/01/2021 - Executive
Effective from: 03/02/2021
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