Surveillance Cameras and Drones: Complying with the Law
A practical guide to the legal minefield around CCTV surveillance and the ICO and PoFA Code on Surveillance Cameras.
This course covers the management of all types of surveillance systems, not just CCTV but also ANPR, BWV (Body Worn Video), UAS (Unmanned Aerial Systems), and Automated Recognition Technologies (often known as facial recognition systems). The Codes of Practice and guidance issued by the ICO and Surveillance Camera Commissioner, are addressed in a practical workshop suitable for all involved with these varied technologies
“A very useful, informative day with lots to think about.“
N, NW Leicestershire DC
Excellent, Informative, interactive session Great real life examples.
CA, Nursing & Midwifery Council
SPEAKER
Steve Morris has many years of experience as a practitioner and trainer in relation to the management of all forms of overt and covert surveillance in compliance with Human Rights, Data Protection, RIPA, Protection of Freedoms Act, and the relevant Codes of Practice
PROGRAMME – 10.00am to 4.00pm
Overview of Legislation and Regulation
- The Surveillance Road Map
- Human Rights – relevant articles
- ICO CCTV Codes 2014 and Data Protection
- POFA Surveillance Camera Codes 2013
- RIPA and the New OSC Guidance 2016
- Surveillance Camera Commissioner Guidance
Technologies and their Capabilities
- CCTV
- Automatic Number Plate Recognition
- Body Worn Video (audio and video)
- Automated Recognition (facial recognition)
- Unmanned Aerial Systems (Drones)
Selecting and siting a Surveillance System
- Public space or employees and contractors?
- “Pressing Need” and “Legitimate Aim”
- Justified, necessary and proportionate
- Privacy Impact Assessments
- Appropriate and effective systems
- Sharing function with partnership agencies
Lawful Management of the System
- Information Governance and Data Protection
- Policy, monitoring and reviews of activity
- Roles and responsibilities
- Documented procedures
- Security of personal data
- Proactive checks and audits
Specific Activities
- Sharing images and other data
- Subject access requests
- FOI requests – Sec 40 exemption?
- Live streaming to the public
- RIPA re-direction
Non Compliance and Criminal Offences
- Examples of ICO and other enforcement activity
- Recent voyeurism and other conviction cases.
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