The SIS has accessed cameras in public places since March 2017, a new report says.
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The fact the Security Intelligence Service even used CCTV was previously a secret - and a new report out today shows a downside to the secrecy.
Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security Brendan Horsley said he could not even have done this public review before, but the agency had agreed to declassify its use of CCTV, in a welcome and sensible move.
In a 12-page report out today, Horsley described how close control was being kept of the surveillance tool, but also made recommendations to improve it.