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Does a company have to publish their CCTV policy on their website

  • 12-07-2019 07:42AM
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,581 ✭✭✭


    Just wondering.... when you see 'these premises are under CCTV surveillance ' does the company have to publish their policy somewhere so that you can read what they are recording and why??


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 28,401 ✭✭✭✭Peregrinus


    No, they don't. They have to comply with GDPR requirements, but those requirements don't include publication of a policy.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,903 ✭✭✭✭Riskymove


    Peregrinus wrote: »
    No, they don't. They have to comply with GDPR requirements, but those requirements don't include publication of a policy.

    technically GDPR requires a privacy notice or some other way of informing subjects why they have CCTV and what it will be used for etc.
    "The principle of transparency means that individuals have a right to be informed about the processing of their personal data. Notification of CCTV usage can usually be achieved by placing easily-read and well-lit signs in prominent positions. A sign at all entrances will normally suffice indicating the purpose of the CCTV system and the identity and contact details of the data controller. A person whose images are recorded by a CCTV system must be provided with, either directly or in a way the individual can easily access, at least the following information:
    The identity and contact details of the data controller
    The contact details for the data protection officer, if one has been appointed
    The purposes for which data are processed
    The purpose and legal basis for the processing
    Any third parties to whom data may be disclosed
    The security arrangements for the CCTV footage
    The retention period for CCTV footage
    The existence of data subject rights and the right to lodge a complaint with theDPC"

    The DPC has recommended as best practice a CCTV policy but it is not mandatory but some way must be found to inform people


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