CCTV camera registration, data protection and security
Organisations that process and collect CCTV images are legally required to register their premises with the Information Commissioner’s Office.
Domestic CCTV
The ICO issued revised guidance on domestic CCTV in May 2015.
If someone’s domestic CCTV overlooks a boundary onto a road, path or neighbouring property then that person needs to be registered as a data controller with the ICO.
CCTV data protection and security
CCTV is provided for the benefit of the community, to deter and detect acts of crime and disorder.
Our CCTV system is run in accordance with data protection and human rights legislation and never to the detriment of any individual.
All activities and incidents covered within the control room are logged. Access to the control room is restricted and regular visits and inspections of are made by an independent inspector.
To advertise and warn people of CCTV, all areas with cameras have signs including a contact number in case of complaint or query.
To ensure that no camera can see into a private property, an automatic privacy zone blanks out the images within the windows.
CCTV code of practice
All CCTV systems should comply with the 12 guiding principles of the surveillance camera code of practice outlined by the Surveillance Camera Commissioner.
Our compliance with these principles is outlined in our CCTV self assessment tool.