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Office of the Investigatory Powers Commissioner (IPCO)

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An independent body in the UK responsible for overseeing the use of investigatory powers by public authorities. The independent body that oversees the use of investigatory powers by public authorities in the UK. The independent body responsible for overseeing the use of investigatory powers by public authorities in the UK. The independent body responsible for overseeing the exercise of powers under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 and the Investigatory Powers Act 2016. The office responsible for overseeing the exercise of investigatory powers by public authorities. The Investigatory Powers Commissioner's Office (IPCO), responsible for overseeing the use of investigatory powers by public authorities in the UK.

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  1. Lambeth Council has not used surveillance powers since 2017 Lambeth Council has not authorised any surveillance activities under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA) since 2017, a trend mirrored by many other local... Lambeth 25 July 2026
  2. Greenwich Council Reports Zero Use of Surveillance Powers Under RIPA Greenwich Council reported zero use of its surveillance powers under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA) between January 2025 and February 2026. This... Greenwich 3 April 2026