Decision details
Covert Activity Policy
Decision Maker: Corporate Director of Business and Environmental Services
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
Decision:
The use made of covert techniques was noted
and the proposed revisions to the policy approved.
Reasons for the decision:
The revisions will ensure compliance with data
assurance requirements under the codes of practice and the Data
Protection Act 2018, and follow guidance provided to all public
bodies by the Investigatory Powers Commissioner’s Office
(IPCO) during 2021.
Publication date: 21/12/2021
Date of decision: 17/12/2021
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