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To review the Council’s use of powers under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Decision due: 15 Oct 2012 by Leader of the Council
Lead member: Leader of the Council
Lead director: Director of Resources
Department: Legal Practice
Contact: Email: simon.pugh@cambridge.gov.uk.
Additional Information: Not currently requested for pre-scrutiny.
Background Information: A Home Office Code of Practice recommends an annual review of the Council’s use of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA) and its surveillance policy. The report also summarises changes to the Council’s powers to use RIPA. The Council has not used RIPA powers since February 2010.
