Agenda item

7.1

The Director of Legal and Governance submitted a report in relation to the Council’s use of surveillance powers under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act.

7.2

In relation to a question from a Member as to whether the report had been shared with the Trade Unions, Eugene Walker, Executive Director, Resources stated that he would clarify this and let the Committee know but no covert intelligence activity was used on staff.

7.3

RESOLVED: That the Committee notes the report and the attached Social Networking Guidance: Covert Social Networking Checks and Surveillance Policy.