Roles and responsibilities
Chief executive
Is ultimately responsible for ensuring compliance with the 12 guiding principles in the Surveillance Camera Code of Practice (listed at Appendix A).
Senior information risk owner (SIRO)
Owns information risk management at director level and is responsible for leading and fostering a culture that values, protects and uses information responsibly.
Senior responsible officer (SRO)
Oversees the use of surveillance systems and assures the integrity and effectiveness of applicable processes and procedures. This role is currently fulfilled by our data protection officer.
Information assurance team
Acts as the single point of contact regarding the councils use of surveillance camera systems and ensures compliance with our legal obligations and relevant codes of practice.
System operators
Manage day-to-day surveillance system operations.
System users
Assist system operators in their duties.
Information asset owners
Oversee specific information assets and are key decision makers across information they are responsible for.
Managers
Ensure that the requirements of this policy are integrated into service procedures and that staff comply with all policies relevant to their role.
Biometrics and surveillance camera commissioner (BSCC)
System operators
System operators are responsible for:
- supporting the development of a surveillance camera systems
- defining their purpose
- overseeing the use or processing of images or other information obtained by such systems
The SRO will provide system operators with detailed guidance and support to enable them to understand and fulfill their role.