Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA) 2000
Authorising Officer (AO/SAO) Training
Why this course?
RIPA Authorising officer Training is necessary to ensure that Public Authorities governed by law obtain appropriate authorities under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act if using Surveillance or Covert Human Intelligence Sources (CHIS). It is critical staff undertaking the role Authorising Officer have the appropriate knowledge, understanding and training to ensure RIPA and Investigatory Powers Commissioners Office (IPCO) compliance
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Aim
To provide an understanding of the statutory requirements of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 and Codes of Practice. This practical, structured RIPA AO training course gives you a comprehensive understanding of surveillance authorising training as well as CHIS Training to ensure you can apply the legal regime as an AO under RIPA. You’ll learn how to achieve RIPA compliance for Authorising Officers when completing RIPA authorisations
Who should attend
This courses ensures RIPA Compliance for Authorising officers and is designed to provide the necessary knowledge and understanding and is tailored for Authorising Officers and Senior Responsible Officers within their own Public or local authority.
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Learning Outcomes
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Explain the legal requirements of RIPA 2000 including implications of the Human Rights Act and recent changes in CHIS Codes of Practice
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Identifying and understand the practical application of what constitutes a CHIS
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Explain what constitutes Directed Surveillance
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Explain what constitutes ‘private information’
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Define the boundaries and national Guidance around Internet Intelligence and Investigations and what Social Media Activity requires authorisation under RIPA
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Explain the 3III open-source model relating to Internet Intelligence and Investigation
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Define the roles of the Applicant, Gatekeeper, Authorising Officer and Senior Responsible Officer
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Define the application, authorisation, review, renewal, and cancellation process under RIPA
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Identify the 7 key decision points for an AO /SAO under RIPA 2000
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Demonstrate application of the 7 key decision points under RIPA
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Explain the implications of current caselaw R Sutherland, Rv Johnson, R v Palmer
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Explain the role and requirements of the IPCO [Investigatory Powers Commissioners Office].
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Apply procedures to ensure proper record keeping.
What our learners are saying
​"The teaching resources were fantastic, they were clear, concise and summarised the legislation perfectly. I will definitely make use of the the handouts provided, I thought the quiz at the end was great, fun way to end the session"
"I found the course/trainers to be engaging, interesting and well delivered, and well directed to our needs!!"
"The quality of the course was fantastic"
"It was nice to be taught by practitioners that use the legislation every day"
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