Issue - meetings

Executive Summary

The Council is required to have a Policy for the use of powers under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA).

Home Office guidance recommends that elected members should review the use of the RIPA powers and ensure the policy remains fit for purpose at least once per year.

Officers have reviewed the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA) Policy and Procedures document and made no changes. 

Officers have reviewed the Internet & Social Media Research & Investigations Policy and identified that no changes are necessary at this time.

The Council has made no use of powers under RIPA in the last 12 months.

Options considered

The Policy is required to ensure proper application of the Act, so there is not an alternative option.  

Consultation(s)

Consultation has been undertaken with the Monitoring

Officer, who also acts as the Gatekeeper for RIPA activity. 

Recommendations

1.    That Members note that there are no amendments required to the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 Policy and Procedures.

2.    That Members note that there are no amendments required to the Internet & Social Media Research & Investigations Policy.

3.    That Members note there has been no activity undertaken under RIPA within the period since the last report.

Reasons for recommendations

The Council is required to have an up to date policy/procedure in order to exercise its powers. 

Members are required to be aware of the RIPA activity undertaken by the Council.

Background papers

None 

Wards affected

All

Cabinet member(s)

Cllr Calum Ringer

Contact Officer

Steve Hems, Director for Communities

01263 516192

Steve.hems@north-norfolk.gov.uk