Regulation of investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA) policy update

September 7, 2026 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Approved View on council website
Full council record

Decision

  1. Approve the revised Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 Corporate Policy and Procedure 2026.
  2. Authorise the Head of Community and Regulatory Services, in consultation with the Chief Legal Officer, to make future minor administrative, legislative and procedural updates to the policy through annual reviews.
  3. Authorise the Head of Community and Regulatory Services, in consultation with the Chief Legal Officer, to produce a complementary Internet Search and Online Investigations Procedure.

Related Meeting

Cabinet - Monday, 7 September 2026 - 6.00 pm on September 7, 2026

Supporting Documents

RIPA Policy cabinet report 7.9.26.pdf
RIPA Policy Procedure Sept 2026.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date7 Sep 2026