In a message dated 05/03/2002 16:46:48 GMT Standard Time,
[log in to unmask] writes:
<< So why does anyone bother with signs when arguably all CCTV schemes are
there in some measure to prevent or detect crime? >>
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Am I just getting cynical or does Duncan aim to wind us up each week with a
tale of "how to get round the Act in a dodgy way"?
In this case, as he well knows, CCTV is not used SOLELY for crime detection
and prevention. In many cases, councils use the system to reduce civil
offences such as disorder (Crime and Disorder Act 1998 - which includes
anti-social behaviour) and in some cases employers use it for internal
disciplinary matters as well as crime perpetrated by staff.
In some cases town centre footage is used for personnel matters when staff on
the sick are caught on camera, or for contract compliance where contractors
are not sweeping the streets properly. Obviously the signs indicating these
purposes would be huge and impractical so many would choose to include such
uses in the contract of the person being watched.
Without signage, although perhaps not a breach of DPA first principle if the
images are just used for crime purposes, there could be a breach of human
rights, RIPA and PACE regulations to name but a few of the rules DPOs have to
consider as well as DPA - if only it were that simple!
Ian Buckland
MD
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