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Directed surveillance and covert human intelligence sources policy

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  1. Policy statement
  2. Introduction
  3. Associated documents
  4. Scope
  5. Activity requiring authorisation
  6. Applying for authorisations
  7. Confidential information and vulnerable or juvenile CHISs
  8. Granting authorisations for directed surveillance
  9. Duration of directed surveillance authorisations and reviews
  10. Granting of authorisation for the conduct and use of Covert Human Intelligence Sources (CHIS)
  11. Duration of authorisations for the conduct and use of Covert Human Intelligence Sources (CHIS)
  12. Our responsibilities in using directed surveillance or CHIS
  13. Maintenance of records
  14. Use of social media in gathering evidence
  15. Data Protection
  16. Staff awareness and training
  17. Who is responsible for delivery and monitoring this policy
  18. Policy administration

15. Data Protection

Information (“product”) obtained through directed surveillance or CHIS activity which is personal data will be dealt with in accordance with the Council’s Data Protection Policy, relevant privacy notices and Document Retention Schedule. These can all be accessed from the data protection pages of the Council’s website.

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Last updated 29 May 2026

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