When you use camera surveillance in or around your company, it is important to comply with the applicable laws and regulations. There can be different situations. In this article we discuss:
- Camera surveillance at the workplace
- Report camera surveillance
- Camera surveillance in and around stores
Camera surveillance at the workplace
If camera surveillance at the workplace is chosen, it is important that this serves a legitimate interest. However, because it helps against theft and property damage, it can be an excellent tool. However, at the same time take into account the privacy violation of your employees and visitors. The Dutch Data Protection Authority has a number of conditions:
- Surveillance cameras and legitimate interest
When you opt for surveillance cameras, there must be a legitimate interest in doing so. Think of protecting visitors, preventing theft or any other issue that is justified. In addition, a total package of measures must be looked at, camera surveillance may not stand on its own. The Dutch Data Protection Authority considers it important that resources that are less invasive are also considered.
- Privacy test, obligation to provide information and retention period
To perform a privacy test, it is important to weigh the rights of visitors and employees against their own interests. In addition, it is required to discuss the plans within the works council. Visitors and employees must be aware of your surveillance cameras. For example, you can hang signs. Finally, there is a guideline for saving images. Storing longer than necessary is not permitted (guideline is 4 weeks). If an incident is recorded, the images may be saved until this incident has been dealt with.
Report camera surveillance
If you use camera surveillance as a company, it is important to report this to the Dutch Data Protection Authority. Is it about securing people, buildings, sites, business and production processes? Then there is an exemption for this on the basis of Article 38. However, in that case it must be visible cameras and not hidden cameras, in addition to the Personal Data Protection Act.
Camera surveillance in and around the store
If you are a retailer, you are allowed to hang surveillance cameras in your store. At the same time, it is important to clearly state that camera surveillance is involved and that the privacy of customers may not be infringed. For example, it is not permitted to place security cameras in a fitting room. Do you want to read more about the legislation and regulations and your responsibilities with regard to camera surveillance? Then go to www.autoriteit Persongegevens.nl .
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Do you want to know more about the legislation and regulations concerning surveillance cameras? Perhaps we can be of further service and possibly advise which surveillance cameras are best for you. In addition, we can help you uncover corporate fraud, and if necessary, we can also use other means for this instead of CCTV surveillance. We cordially invite you to one of our showrooms or to talk to you personally! Reach us by telephone and e-mail via +31 (0) 306303631 or [email protected] .
