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Camera in the pub toilets?

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,166 ✭✭✭Fr_Dougal


    There are and its not an issue just get them verified by a local authority and installed by a registered installer.


    Even getting one installed on your own property you need to use a registered installer.

    You have to have a license to install these things.


    Since a pub i gather would do it alone THEY would be undertaking a role as data controller ..and must be in compliance.

    Can you quote the legislation that states a cctv must be installed by a registered installer?

    I would be quite confident you’re very wrong in this regard.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,633 ✭✭✭✭punisher5112


    Under gdpr request your footage at time you were in and give date also.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 966 ✭✭✭angel eyes 2012


    Nope ..but you would be better off doing so.

    You are the data controller and you have to be aware of legal obligations and be compliant or its illegal.

    Obv you had it done by a licensed installer etc . ..

    You do need a written cctv policy in place visible like ..not just saying cctc is there but a policy compliant with data protection .

    You have to say why you have it the identity of the data controller ( YOU) any third parties etc. How someone can ask for access.

    Incorrect. Data Protection legislation does not apply in domestic situations. Private individual households may set up a CCTV system so it captures only images within the boundary of a private domestic property (including the garden). If the cameras capture external footage involving personal data, the householder becomes a data controller and data protection obligations then apply.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,633 ✭✭✭✭punisher5112


    There are and its not an issue just get them verified by a local authority and installed by a registered installer.


    Even getting one installed on your own property you need to use a registered installer.

    You have to have a license to install these things.


    Since a pub i gather would do it alone THEY would be undertaking a role as data controller ..and must be in compliance.

    No you don't, it's actually similar miss conception to getting auto gates fitted.

    If fitted for security reasons they must be fitted by a pro but if used for access no need.

    CCTV can be fitted by anyone once they aren't been paid otherwise if paid it must be a licenced installer.


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 3,246 ✭✭✭judeboy101


    What about those video door bell thingys?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,055 ✭✭✭Fann Linn


    Fr_Dougal wrote: »
    Can you quote the legislation that states a cctv must be installed by a registered installer?...

    I would be quite confident you’re very wrong in this regard.


    .....and that a Local Authority acts as data controller for a private commercial premises.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 974 ✭✭✭decky1


    ah sure wet a piece of loo roll and stick it in the lens, job done.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 168 ✭✭MugsGame


    A quick dump in the sink might teach them a lesson :)

    If you want to do the uh dirt and you're in a hurry.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,633 ✭✭✭✭punisher5112


    judeboy101 wrote: »
    What about those video door bell thingys?

    What the question....

    You are allowed to fit them


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 26,658 ✭✭✭✭OldMrBrennan83


    I've a Yi camera pointing out the upstairs window and nobody "installed" it for me. Already proved invaluable.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,055 ✭✭✭Fann Linn


    The local authority undertakes role as data controller and all heightened obligations and caveats.

    It has to be approved by guards and the local authority. They must act accordingly.

    Things like dash cams can infringe privacy law. Because people with them are collecting data they become 'data controllers'. And as a data controller you have obligations and conduct etc.



    Certain CCTV that is unverified by local authority may not be admissible in court. As it could be argued it has not been obtained fairly. So they are open to legal challenge.


    Same with dash cam stuff.

    And yes there are lots of CCTVs without authority around the country.

    There are certain community schemes at one point local authorities didn't want to act as data controllers for. So they had to be re-verified by a policing committee.


    I think a lot of the above is bull. Lots of garages, shops and other commercial premises have cctv installed and these business's are well able to present footage as evidence without local authority involvement.


  • Posts: 24,713 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Nope ..but you would be better off doing so.

    You are the data controller and you have to be aware of legal obligations and be compliant or its illegal.

    Obv you had it done by a licensed installer etc . ..

    You do need a written cctv policy in place visible like ..not just saying cctc is there but a policy compliant with data protection .

    You have to say why you have it the identity of the data controller ( YOU) any third parties etc. How someone can ask for access.

    None of this applies to cctv in a private house, you can do what you want in your home.

    You can of course install your own system also, all new smart home systems are designed for self install.


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 3,246 ✭✭✭judeboy101


    What the question....

    You are allowed to fit them

    They usually capture people walking by a house on public road/footpaths etc? Is that subject to gdpr etc


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,299 ✭✭✭✭Sleeper12


    I was in the pub today and noticed a camera in the toilets. To give context it was above the urinal and there was a piece of wood next to it which I assume was to block it from looking at the urinal so it was facing the sinks which are opposite the urinals. Surely this is illegal no?


    Perfectly legal. Supermacs have them in their toilets for over 20 years. The cameras have saved them or their insurance hundreds of thousands over the decades. Google CCTV in supermacs toilets. There was a court case in 2004 about a false claim & he was caught out by the CCTV.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,215 ✭✭✭✭ILoveYourVibes


    Fr_Dougal wrote: »
    Can you quote the legislation that states a cctv must be installed by a registered installer?

    I would be quite confident you’re very wrong in this regard.

    Im right.

    Private Security Services Act 2004.
    PART 2
    Private Security Authority


    Private Security Authority.
    6.—(1) There stands established a body to be known as the Private Security Authority, or in the Irish language An tÚdarás Slándála Príobháidí, to perform the functions conferred on it by this Act.
    (2) Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1), the Authority may, and where required by this Act shall—


    (a) grant and renew licences,

    (b) issue identity cards to licensees,

    (c) where appropriate, suspend or revoke licences,

    (d) establish and maintain a register of licensees,

    (e) specify standards to be observed in the provision of security services by licensees or particular categories of licensees,

    (f) specify qualifications or any other requirements (including requirements as to training) for the grant of licences,

    (g) undertake or commission, or collaborate or assist in, research projects and activities relating to the provision of security services, including the compilation of statistical information and other records necessary for the proper planning, development and provision of those services,

    (h) investigate any security services being provided by any person,

    (i) establish and administer a system of investigation and adjudication of complaints against licensees,

    (j) monitor the provision of private security services generally,

    (k) liaise with licensees with a view to keeping itself informed of any matters requiring its attention,

    (l) advise the Minister on any matter relating to its functions,

    (m) keep the Minister informed of developments in relation to the provision of security services by licensees or particular categories of licensees and assist him or her in coordinating and developing policy in that regard.

    http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/eli/2011/act/23/enacted/en/print#part4


    “installer of security equipment” means a person—


    (a) who for remuneration installs, maintains, repairs or services electronic or other devices designed, constructed or adapted to give warning of or monitor or record unauthorised entry or misconduct on or in the vicinity of premises, and

    Amendment of section 2 of Act of 2004. (Civil law miscellaneous provisions act 2011)



    ‘installer of security equipment’ means a person who—

    (a) in the course of a business, trade or profession, installs, maintains, repairs or services electronic or other devices designed, constructed or adapted to give warning of, or monitor or record unauthorised entry or misconduct on or in the vicinity of premises,

    (b) in the course of a business, trade or profession, installs, maintains, repairs or services electronic or other devices designed, constructed or adapted to control or record access by persons or vehicles to or within premises by means of—

    (i) personal identity verification, including by means of biometrics,

    (ii) vehicle identification,

    (iii) numerical codes,

    (iv) alphabetical codes,

    (v) access or other card management, or

    (vi) electronic key management,

    or any combination of such means,

    MOST IMPORTANTLY
    Prohibition of unlicensed security service.


    37.—(1) A private security employer or an individual referred to in any of the paragraphs of the definition of “security service” in section 2 (1) shall not, on or after the commencement of the paragraph concerned, provide a security service or hold himself or herself out or represent himself or herself by—


    (a) advertisement,


    (b) displaying any shield, card or other object purporting to indicate that he or she is a licensee, or


    (c) otherwise,


    as available to provide such a service unless the individual is the holder of a licence under this Act authorising him or her to provide that particular service.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,523 ✭✭✭Sonny noggs


    Another thread ruined today by some ‘barstool lawyer’ talking sh1te about CCTV and GDPR...


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,215 ✭✭✭✭ILoveYourVibes


    Another thread ruined today by some ‘barstool lawyer’ talking sh1te about CCTV and GDPR...


    I am quoting actual statutes ..WITH LINKS TO THE GOVT WEBSITES

    I am totally right.

    Why am i even listening to you idiots?


  • Registered Users, Subscribers, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,689 ✭✭✭✭antodeco


    Another thread ruined today by some ‘barstool lawyer’ talking sh1te about CCTV and GDPR...

    Funnily enough, I have CCTV all over my premises, installed by me. The DPC advised me that once it was only being used for something specific, IE, a legitimate business reason, IE, prevention of crime, totally and 100% above board. I've even had some of my CCTV used by the Gardai in relation to a crime.

    All the DPC and Gardai have ever told me was basically once I have it secured (password protected server), and not excessively recording areas away from my property (besides for what is "picked up" due to the nature of the lens), all is above board.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 594 ✭✭✭Force Carrier


    Another thread ruined today by some ‘barstool lawyer’ talking sh1te about CCTV and GDPR...

    All that was needed was a joke about needing a wide angle digital camera if I was there and then close the thread.


  • Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 17,643 Mod ✭✭✭✭Graham


    Quoting statute often misses understanding/interpretation/context.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,215 ✭✭✭✭ILoveYourVibes


    Another thread ruined today by some ‘barstool lawyer’ talking sh1te about CCTV and GDPR...
    Prohibition of unlicensed security service.


    37.—(1) A private security employer or an individual referred to in any of the paragraphs of the definition of “security service” in section 2 (1) shall not, on or after the commencement of the paragraph concerned, provide a security service or hold himself or herself out or represent himself or herself by—


    (a) advertisement,


    (b) displaying any shield, card or other object purporting to indicate that he or she is a licensee, or


    (c) otherwise,


    as available to provide such a service unless the individual is the holder of a licence under this Act authorising him or her to provide that particular service.

    http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/eli/2004/act/12/enacted/en/print#sec2


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,055 ✭✭✭Fann Linn


    I am quoting actual statutes ..WITH LINKS TO THE GOVT WEBSITES

    I am totally right.

    Why am i even listening to you idiots?

    Could you show where LAs are data controllers for commercial premises. Very interested in this.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,437 ✭✭✭corner of hells


    Im right.

    Private Security Services Act 2004.




    http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/eli/2011/act/23/enacted/en/print#part4





    Amendment of section 2 of Act of 2004. (Civil law miscellaneous provisions act 2011)






    MOST IMPORTANTLY

    Can I install CCTV in my own house , myself?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,215 ✭✭✭✭ILoveYourVibes


    antodeco wrote: »
    Funnily enough, I have CCTV all over my premises, installed by me. The DPC advised me that once it was only being used for something specific, IE, a legitimate business reason, IE, prevention of crime, totally and 100% above board. I've even had some of my CCTV used by the Gardai in relation to a crime.

    All the DPC and Gardai have ever told me was basically once I have it secured (password protected server), and not excessively recording areas away from my property (besides for what is "picked up" due to the nature of the lens), all is above board.
    nope.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,215 ✭✭✭✭ILoveYourVibes


    Can I install CCTV in my own house , myself?
    no


  • Registered Users, Subscribers, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,689 ✭✭✭✭antodeco


    Can I install CCTV in my own house , myself?

    Yes, because despite the "multiple quotes about statues" you are not classing yourself as a security entity. You just need to make sure your CCTV is not excessively/unnaturally capturing away from your property.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 31,750 ✭✭✭✭freshpopcorn


    nope.

    Have you got your Summer holiday from secondary school or are you doing the Leaving/Junior Cert?


  • Registered Users, Subscribers, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,689 ✭✭✭✭antodeco


    nope.

    Great, thanks for that. That's me told.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,215 ✭✭✭✭ILoveYourVibes


    Unlicensed security installers have been convicted Section 37 of Private Security Authority Act..


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,437 ✭✭✭corner of hells


    no

    What about pretend CCTV, dummy cameras?


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