The following information relating to Data Protection and the use of CCTV is collected from the Information Commissioner's Office whose website can be visited at;
http://www.ico.gov.uk/
The Information Commissioner's Office is the UK's independent public body set up to promote access to official information and to protect personal information. The ICO regulate and enforce the Data Protection Act.
The following information relates largely to the use of static CCTV solutuions however the principles that apply to mobile CCTV are largely the same. You should contact the ICO directly to clarify best practice regarding data protection in mobile environments.
| File | Type (Format) | Size |
|---|---|---|
| CCTV Systems and the Data Protection Act | Guidance Document | 37 kb |
| CCTV Data Protection Codes of Practice | Code of Practice | 424 kb |
| CCTV Small User Checklist | Operating Checklist | 88 kb |
| Data Protection Myths and Realities | Guidance Document | 39 kb |
The Data Protection Act 1998 can be accessed in full here: http://www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts1998/19980029.htm