Law & Data Protection
Under data-protection principles, CCTV footage of individuals should be:
- AKept forever
- BShared freely with anyone
- CHandled lawfully, kept secure, and only for as long as necessaryCorrect
- DPosted online
Why: Personal data must be processed lawfully, kept secure, and retained only as needed.
Camera Operation & Surveillance
When following an incident with a camera, the operator should:
- AKeep the subject in view and maintain clear, usable footageCorrect
- BTurn the monitor off
- CLose the subject quickly
- DZoom randomly
Why: Maintain the subject in view with clear footage that could serve as evidence.