The
introduction of the Data Protection Act means that most CCTV installations
designed to provide either crime prevention, crime detection or to enhance the
safety of the public will now have to comply with the requirements of the Act.
The Act applies to commercial and public CCTV systems only, so if your
system is for your own private residence you do not need to comply
with it.
If your CCTV system includes a video recorder it is now a legal
requirement that you operate that CCTV system in accordance with The
Data Protection Act.
Requirements of the Act
You display
warning signs to show that CCTV cameras are recording
You log all your
recordings as well as who changes tapes and when
You label each
tape
You keep all your
recorded tapes and video cassette recorders secure
You
register.
Also in this Section
10
Point CCTV Self-Check List
You may not find out that your CCTV system is not running to its
full potential until its too late. The Halon Bank 10 point CCTV self
check list will help you decide if your system needs a spring
clean.
