Agenda item

Ian Leete, Adviser, updated the Board on the Data Retention and Investigatory Powers Act, a piece of emergency legislation that was passed in July. The Act preserves the right of local authorities to access communications data in order to investigate criminal activity, including tackling cases of organised crime. However, in order for local authorities to be able to use this data they will be required to use the National Anti-Fraud Network (NAFN) for their quality control functions.

Decision:

Members noted the report.