I wonder if this should also discuss the passenger 'mug-shot' system
that is in use at some airports, e.g. Norwich Airport.
No matter how much I tell myself that it's proportionate when the
current security situation is considered (it was originally introduced
for a different reason, however), I STILL feel like a criminal everytime
I have my mug-shot taken.
Tim Turner wrote:
> The Information Commissioner has launched a consultation exercise on his
> draft CCTV Code of Practice.
>
> http://www.ico.gov.uk/Home/about_us/consultations/our_consultations.aspx
> , and there's a press release linked to the home page.
>
> There is new stuff in it, and overall it feels to me like an improvement
> on the previous version, although it is stronger on asking questions
> than actually definining best practice. Presumably, asking all the
> questions and answering them satisfactorily is the way to achieve best
> practice. There's also an emphasis on impact assessments. The other
> interesting aspect of it is a presumably conscious decision to ignore
> the Durant-inspired guidance which meant a significant number of CCTV
> systems were ruled out of DP's scope. The new draft doesn't get bogged
> down in arguments about the 'focus' of the image, and is solidly about
> systems which capture images of identifiable people. I think this is
> right, and the fact that I think the previous Durant advice was bogus is
> probably not important.
>
> Comments are invited and should be received by October 30th.
>
>
> Tim Turner
> Data Protection / FOI Officer
> Legal and Property Services
> Wigan Council
>
> Tel: 01942 488354 (ext 8354)
>
>
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