CCTV cameras are now a commonly recognised feature of the public landscape, continually recording footage of individuals across their daily lives. Data protection law applies to the private and public operators of this technology across the different ways in which it is used. We look at how it applies, particularly in the workplace and across different jurisdictions.
Technological advancements make it increasingly easy to keep tabs on everything employees do, but how far can an employer legitimately go? And when can an employee reasonably object? More
CCTV surveillance has extended an all-pervasive influence over our lives since the first cameras appeared on British streets in the 1980's. As we look ahead, the role of regulation and guidance will become increasingly important. More
Monitoring systems may be legitimate but they can also infringe employees’ privacy. The French Data Protection Authority (the CNIL) has issued rules and guidelines regarding the use of CCTV in the workplace. More
The regulation of the use of CCTV cameras in the UAE is patchy. Some Emirates do have specific regulations but others don't so there is no uniform protection of the privacy of individuals or guidance. More
In Germany the use of CCTV in the workplace is governed not by a single piece of legislation but by a multitude of laws.
The Surveillance Camera Commissioner will be holding free stakeholder workshops in Bristol, Manchester and London.
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