Corporate CCTV Policy - March 2026

13. Health and Safety

13.1. This policy should be read in conjunction with the Council’s Health and Safety Policy, available at Health and Safety Policy.
 
13.2. CCTV systems, including fixed cameras and body-worn cameras, form part of the organisation’s approach to supporting health and safety across sites and activities. While the presence of CCTV may help to deter unsafe behaviours or assist in identifying hazards, it should not be relied upon to prevent incidents from occurring. Instead, CCTV footage can provide valuable evidence to assist with post-incident investigations, enabling a clearer understanding of events and contributing to the development of improved safety measures. Access to CCTV for investigation purposes will be managed in accordance with this policy and related data protection requirements. Risk assessments should be used to consider whether the use of CCTV or body-worn cameras is appropriate or necessary for monitoring specific activities or within certain environments. Advice must be sought from the Health and Safety Team to ensure that the inclusion and operation of CCTV systems within risk assessments are proportionate, justified, and compliant with relevant legislation and organisational procedures.