Use of surveillance camera systems
Each surveillance camera system will have clear objectives, such as protecting areas and premises used by our officers and members of the public by deterring and detecting crime and anti-social behaviour. We will:
- ensure systems have a legitimate purpose
- ensure they are proportionate and necessary
- place clear signage informing the public when they are being monitored
- assess and monitor the risks associated with the use of surveillance camera systems, by completion of a data protection impact assessment where appropriate
Security of systems, images and recordings
Access to systems and recordings will be restricted to only those who have a clearly defined business need. System operators are responsible for determining who can access the system.
We will ensure that any person who is required to operate and, or access a surveillance camera system is appropriately trained.
We will ensure that there are effective security measures in place to ensure the integrity of:
- our surveillance camera systems
- the images and information recorded by them
All images and information obtained from a surveillance camera system will be subject to our information security policies and procedures.
Retention
Images and information will be kept only as long as needed for the purpose they were collected.
We will agree retention periods for each surveillance camera system. We will review these at appropriate intervals.
Disclosure of images and recordings
We will carefully control the sharing of images and recordings obtained from surveillance camera systems.
Requests to access recordings will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Advice should be sought from the SRO or information assurance team prior to any information being shared.
We will ensure individuals are able to exercise their data protection rights in respect of images and recordings obtained from a surveillance camera system. Such requests will be considered in accordance with data protection legislation.
We will ensure that appropriate records are maintained in respect of all requests for disclosure of images and recordings obtained from a surveillance camera system.