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Data Protection Act

In July 2000 the Data Protection Commissioner (now called the Information Commissioner) issued the first CCTV Code of Practice.

It stated that from 1st March 2000, when the act came into force, the same legally enforceable information handling standards as have previously applied to those processing personal data on computer now cover CCTV.

The data protection act represents one of the most significant impacts to the use of CCTV systems since their widespread introduction.

The CCTV portions of the Act are essentially guidelines, rules and regulations designed to protect the public from unscrupulous usage of CCTV and also to ensure that footage gathered is used in the correct manner.

Many of the guidelines laid down by the act help ensure that any evidential footage gathered by CCTV systems is of suitable quality to be of effective use in court.

The changes in data protection legislation, which came into force on 1st March 2000 , mean that for the first time legally enforceable standards apply to the collection and processing of images relating to individuals.

Most CCTV systems are now required to be logged with the Data Protection Commissioner (now called the Information Commissioner). Leigh Visual is fully versed with all aspects of the Data Protection Act and are happy to provide a free survey to ensure that all aspects of your system are compliant.

The small users checklist link below is a quick and easy way to identify any data protection act issues which maybe associated with your existing system.

Leigh Visual can of course arrange a site visit to offer guidance and advice in relation to the data protection act and your CCTV system.