What you can do
This section covers some of the areas you may need to consider when installing and using a CCTV System.
CCTV Business Process
If you handle personal information, you have a number of important legal obligations to consider.
Legal issues relating to CCTV with regards to privacy and current Data Protection and Human Rights Legislation are handled by the Information Commissioner, Richard Thomas.
They have published a CCTV Code of Practice that has a number of recommendations regarding his interpretation of the Act with regards to CCTV. The Code of Practice sets out the standards to be met in order to comply with a set of eight legally enforceable data protection principles and makes recommendations on good practice. The principles include ensuring that data is processed fairly and lawfully, for limited purposes and not in any manner incompatible with those purposes, and is processed in accordance with individuals' rights.
For more information please download the document below-
CCTV Technical Advice
Home Office Scientific Development Branch Publish a number of documents to help with CCTV. They have published comprehensive operational requirements guidance for organisations who wish to install or upgrade CCTV systems. This guidance concentrates on how to best determine your requirements and ensure that the system meets these as closely as possible.
Find Out More This is a large PDF Document 3.67MB
They also publish the UK Police Requirements For Digital CCTV Systems, which helps operators understand the needs of the police.
To see the full list of documents follow the link below -
CCTV Operator Training
The Security Industry Authority manages the licensing of the private security industry as set out in the Private Security Industry Act 2001. Although the SIA does not run training courses or give qualifications or provide funding, they have endorsed a number of awarding bodies who offer the qualifications linked to SIA licensing and approve training providers.
To find out more go to:
CCTV Small User Checklist
This checklist is designed to help operators of small CCTV systems comply with the legal requirements of the Data Protection Act 1998 and it details the main issues that need to be addressed when operating a CCTV system. When used as part of a regular review process it should help to ensure that the CCTV system remains compliant with the requirements of the Act
Links & Downloads
Standards and Operability Subgroup
Criminal Justice Service Subgroup
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