If you run a business or have a commercial property, having a CCTV system in place is a logical and effective security precaution which could help protect you and your livelihood. However due to data protection laws you need to ensure that your use of CCTV fits within legal guidelines.
If you don’t have a policy in place, you could run the risk of breaking the law or being in breach of GDPR.
With decades of experience in London CCTV installation, the team at All Security Solutions has worked with a wide range of clients in many different sectors and industries to ensure that they CCTV systems meet data protection requirements.
If you’re wondering what you should have in place, read on for a breakdown on CCTV policies and why they’re an important thing to have in place.
What Is A CCTV Policy?
Quite simply, a CCTV policy is a policy which outlines your use of CCTV on your property or premises – it is something you should have in place if you run your own business.
Your policy should outline why you use CCTV for and should be available to all your employees and visitors. This will provide clarity that your employees/ visitors are being videoed and covers data protection requirements.
Is It Necessary To Have A CCTV Policy?
If you are a business and you operate CCTV on your premises, it is a legal requirement to have a policy in place to comply with GDPR.
GDPR was introduced in 2018 and provides additional levels for data protection for the public, including visual images of them.
If you do not have the correct policy in place, you run the risk of being fined by the regulators. These fines could run into the tens of thousands so it’s not something you should ignore!
Additionally, you could be found to have broken the law if any footage you have captured is used as evidence in legal proceedings, but you did not have to correct policy in place.
Should You Get CCTV Installed If You Run Your Own Business?
CCTV provides many benefits to business owners and homeowners alike. From capturing footage which could provide evidence if a break in occurs, to providing a deterrent and helping to stop crimes being committed, CCTV is a worthwhile investment.
From a business point of view, you can also use CCTV to monitor your staff and employees and use it as a helpful tool to ensure health and safety procedures are being adhered to.
Working With Experts
If you’re looking to get CCTV installed, we’d recommend that you work with professional security experts, such as the team from All Security Solutions. Our experience and expertise mean we can guide you on the best CCTV systems to suit your needs, whilst ensuring you have the right policies in place to meet data protection laws.
Get in touch today to find out more.
