Look at a number of ways to improve the
security of your home before considering
purchasing a CCTV system.
However, when installed correctly and used for the right purpose, CCTV can be an effective tool. It can discourage anti-social behaviour and reduce crime because offenders don’t want to be caught on camera.
CCTV and the law
The main laws surrounding the use of CCTV are contained within the Data Protection Act 1998 but these do not cover domestic residences. It is perfectly legal to install CCTV to protect your property against intruders and trespassers, subject to any Planning and other considerations.
The Human Rights Act covers our right to privacy. The right to respect for private and family life means that your CCTV cameras should be sited so that they only observe activity on your property and not your neighbours. If you wish to film just outside your property onto the public realm (anti social behaviour / crime), you must seek the advice of the Information Commissioner’s Office. Otherwise this could amount to harassment and potentially give rise to prosecution under the Public Order Act / Protection from Harassment Act.
If in rented accommodation, written consent
of the Landlord is needed for CCTV installation. Cameras can only be installed on other people’s property with written permission. If agreement is given it can be sited on buildings, etc., but may need planning permission.Click here to view our site
However, when installed correctly and used for the right purpose, CCTV can be an effective tool. It can discourage anti-social behaviour and reduce crime because offenders don’t want to be caught on camera.
CCTV and the law
The main laws surrounding the use of CCTV are contained within the Data Protection Act 1998 but these do not cover domestic residences. It is perfectly legal to install CCTV to protect your property against intruders and trespassers, subject to any Planning and other considerations.
The Human Rights Act covers our right to privacy. The right to respect for private and family life means that your CCTV cameras should be sited so that they only observe activity on your property and not your neighbours. If you wish to film just outside your property onto the public realm (anti social behaviour / crime), you must seek the advice of the Information Commissioner’s Office. Otherwise this could amount to harassment and potentially give rise to prosecution under the Public Order Act / Protection from Harassment Act.
If in rented accommodation, written consent
of the Landlord is needed for CCTV installation. Cameras can only be installed on other people’s property with written permission. If agreement is given it can be sited on buildings, etc., but may need planning permission.Click here to view our site
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