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Written question asked by Lord Pickles (Conservative) on Wednesday, 12 November 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 November 2008. It was answered by Lord Coaker (Labour) on Thursday, 20 November 2008 on behalf of the Home Office.


Local Authorities: Surveillance

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what guidance the Interception of Communications Commissioner has issued to local authorities on their use of powers under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2002.
Answer

Representatives from the Interception of Communications Commissioner's Office are responsible for inspecting those local authorities which make use of communications data provisions within the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000. They will provide guidance during these inspections and as appropriate at other times throughout the year, including in the information published in the Commissioner's Annual Report.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
483 c726W; 236494
Session
2007-08
Subjects
Local government Surveillance
Link
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