Surveillance under RIPA: neither a strict legal framework nor rigorously overseen – Sam Lincoln
Interesting post from Sam Lincoln, an ex OSC Chief Inspector. Sam is the author of our RIPA E Learning course: http://www.actnow.org.uk/content/185
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OSC RIPA (Surveillance) Procedures and Guidance: A view from its former editor
For the first time, the Office of Surveillance Commissioners (OSC) has made its Procedures and Guidance (P&G) public (in electronic format). The guidance is essential reading for public authorities, especially councils, who conduct surveillance under Part 2 … Continue reading “OSC RIPA (Surveillance) Procedures and Guidance: A view from its former editor”
The Investigatory Powers Bill: Implications for Local Authorities
The government’s controversial Draft Investigatory Powers Bill was published in early November. Amongst other things, the Bill: Requires web and phone companies to store records of websites visited by every citizen for 12 months for access by police, security services and some public bodies. … Continue reading “The Investigatory Powers Bill: Implications for Local Authorities”
New RIPA E-Learning Course
Regular refresher training for those conducting covert surveillance under Part 2 of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA) is a common recommendation by the Office of Surveillance Commissioners (OSC) following inspections. Up to now, public authorities have had a choice of sending their staff on external courses or engaging our RIPA experts to deliver … Continue reading “New RIPA E-Learning Course”
Office of Surveillance Commissioners (OSC) Annual RIPA Report (2015) – Key Points
The Chief Surveillance Commissioner, Sir Christopher Rose, published his final annual report on 25th June 2015. A lot of the report is typical of someone in his position who is leaving office, having a few parting moans. Then again, a £56,000 maintenance fee from the Home Office (paragraph 3.3) for a relatively simple website is … Continue reading “Office of Surveillance Commissioners (OSC) Annual RIPA Report (2015) – Key Points”
How To Impress An OSC Inspector – Free E Book
In recent weeks reports reviewing RIPA by the Independent Reviewer of Terrorism and the Royal United Services Institute have been published. Both reports emphasised the need for clearer law and stronger oversight. Some may presume that their recommendations persuade the Government to replace the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA), its amendments and related legislation, … Continue reading “How To Impress An OSC Inspector – Free E Book”
The New RIPA Surveillance Codes: Key Changes
By Sam Lincoln (Chief Surveillance Inspector 2006 – 2013) Recently Ibrahim Hasan alerted you to the revisions of the two codes of practice underPart 2 of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA) published on 10th December 2014. Ibrahim urged you to read them but I suspect that it wasn’t at the top of … Continue reading “The New RIPA Surveillance Codes: Key Changes”
Ex Chief Surveillance Inspector (OSC) Joins Act Now Team
Act Now Training is pleased to announce that Sam Lincoln has joined our team of trainers. Together with, Ibrahim Hasan and Steve Morris, Sam will deliver high quality training and consultancy services in the field of surveillance law particularly on Part 2 of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (Directed Surveillance, Intrusive Surveillance and … Continue reading “Ex Chief Surveillance Inspector (OSC) Joins Act Now Team”