Surveillance camera code of conduct comes into force

[stu007]

taken from this link: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/surveillance-camera-code-of-conduct-comes-into-force

 

New guidance in place over police and local authority use of CCTV and Automatic Number Plate Recognition.

 

Public authority use of surveillance cameras will be subject to a new code of practice published by the Home Office today.

 

The code will set out new guidelines for CCTV and Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR), encourage transparency in their use and ensure public bodies such as local authorities and the police consider whether they are proportionate before erecting new cameras.

 

It follows Andrew Rennison’s appointment as the first Surveillance Camera Commissioner last year.

 

The commissioner’s role is to encourage all operators to comply with the code, review how the code is used in practice and provide advice and information about it.

 

Surveillance by consent

 

The principle of surveillance by consent is at the heart of the new legislation – meaning the public can be confident cameras are not there to spy on them but to protect them.

 

Minister for Criminal Information Lord Taylor of Holbeach said:

"CCTV and ANPR are crucial tools for cutting crime and protecting the public, but for too long we have seen these systems grow without proper oversight".

 

"Through this code - and with an independent commissioner - there will be a framework in place for the first time that helps police and local authorities in the fight against crime and anti-social behaviour, while reassuring the public that cameras in public places are used proportionately and effectively".

The surveillance camera code of practice, which has been laid before Parliament for approval, is part of the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012.

 

Here is the New Surveillance Camera Code of Practice its in PDF:

[ace1234]

I work at a taxi firm they have just installed cctv in our office and recently we have been told that they are watching us from their own homes on their computer they use a app to download it onto their computer then they watch us I know for definite that my manager's computer is in his son's bedroom can theydo this?

[citizenB]

I work at a taxi firm they have just installed cctv in our office and recently we have been told that they are watching us from their own homes on their computer they use a app to download it onto their computer then they watch us I know for definite that my manager's computer is in his son's bedroom can theydo this?

 

 

I would have thought there was a serious Data Breach issue here.

[ace1234]

I would have thought there was a serious Data Breach issue here.

 

Who can I contact to sort this out?