Corporate CCTV Policy - March 2026
In this section
6. Monitoring
6.1. CCTV monitors installed in public spaces are designed for live surveillance. The practicality of these installations should be assessed individually, considering the business and operational requirements, as well as determining the appropriate personnel and members of the public who can view the footage.
6.2. Accessing of recorded CCTV footage must only be carried out by persons authorised by the relevant Service Lead Officer.
6.3. CCTV footage must not be download without an approval to disclosure being submitted and approved.
6.4. CCTV will only be subject to the UK GDPR if the footage captured “relates to living individuals who can be identified” from it.
6.5. If the UK GDPR applies, the CCTV operator will be required to carry out the following:
6.5.1. Put up signs notifying people that CCTV is in use (see section 9).
6.5.2. Give any individual who requests it, copies of footage of themselves (Subject Access Request) in consultation with the Data Protection Officer (see 8.2).
6.5.3. Ensure that any footage stored is kept for no longer than necessary for the purposes for which it is obtained.
6.5.4. Ensure that footage is not disclosed to anyone unless it is permitted under an exemption contained under the Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR.
6.6. In addition to the obligations under the Data Protection Act 2018, the Human Rights Act requires any public authority using CCTV cameras to do so compatibly with Article 8 of the convention.
6.7. The Council uses body worn cameras to protect council officers dealing with members of public in situations where they are particularly vulnerable to abuse or where there is an ongoing need to capture images or speech for evidential purposes.
6.8. Details of CCTV systems data collection are included in the Council's privacy notice for CCTV.
6.9. Remote access to CCTV systems must adhere to secure corporate protocols set by the Digital Services team. Requests must list users who will have access and be approved by the Head of Service and SIRO.