RIPA Authorisations for Directed Surveillance via ANPR

The request was refused by North Yorkshire Police.

Dear North Yorkshire Police,

Would you please release :

1. The force's polices relating to RIPA authorisations involving the use of ANPR systems for directed surveillance. Please include material which forms part of the policy such as national policy documents incorporated into the local policy, any privacy impact assessments and copies of any standing authorisations.

2. The number of RIPA authorisations involving the use of ANPR systems for directed surveillance in January 2015.

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Dear Richard Taylor
I write in connection with your request for information which was received by North Yorkshire Police on 3rd August 2015, as detailed below.
1. The force's polices relating to RIPA authorisations involving the use of ANPR systems for directed surveillance. Please include material which forms part of the policy such as national policy documents incorporated into the local policy, any privacy impact assessments and copies of any standing authorisations.

2. The number of RIPA authorisations involving the use of ANPR systems for directed surveillance in January 2015.
Your request will now be considered in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (the Act).
Should you have any queries concerning this matter, please write quoting the reference number above.
Yours sincerely

Sarah J Bradley
Collar Number 6095
Admin Assistant-Civil Disclosure Unit
Joint Corporate Legal Services
North Yorkshire Police

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Quinn, Elizabeth, North Yorkshire Police

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Dear Mr Taylor,

 

Please see attached response to your request for information,

 

Kind Regards

 

Liz

 

Liz Quinn

Collar Number 4437

Legal Officer – Civil Disclosure

Joint Corporate Legal Services

North Yorkshire Police

 

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