If you're thinking about installing CCTV in the workplace, then it's a good idea to be aware of the rules. When you install CCTV cameras in your workplace, you need to have the safety and privacy of your employees in mind.
CCTV rules in the workplace are incredibly important to follow for, especially for legal reasons.
1. Make Your Employees Aware
To avoid any legal issues, it's best to make CCTV monitoring as transparent and clear as possible to your staff. You can do this through having a company-wide conversation or through signage which signifies:
- Why it has been introduced
- How the CCTV monitoring will work
- How the data will be stored
- How their privacy will be protected
This will allow your employees to raise any concerns or anxieties before a CCTV policy document is made available to your staff.
2. Store Data According to GDPR
GDPR stands for General Data Protection Regulation. It's vital that you store any data from CCTV monitoring in accordance with these regulations.
This means that any data should be stored securely and it should only be accessible to those who are authorised to do so, whether that be a single person or a select group of employees.
GDPR regulations also allow for employees to request any footage related to them, and this should be provided to them within one month.
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3. Install CCTV Cameras in Public Spaces
You are not allowed to install CCTV cameras in any areas considered private. This includes areas such as toilets and changing rooms, and anywhere else where your employees have been promised privacy.
Similarly, hidden cameras - whether intentional or not - cannot be installed anywhere within your workplace. The only reason why this would be allowed is if you were monitoring for suspicious activity which should be confirmed by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) when you register your CCTV details with them.
CCTV installation services are available to help you install cameras within your workplace. These companies are trained to provide you with the best scope of vision, without the risk of breaching your employees' privacy rights.
4. Register with the ICO
As mentioned in rule number 3, the ICO stands for the Information Commissioner's Office.
When you have CCTV installed in your workplace, you will need to register any details with the ICO. It is also likely that you will have to pay a data protection fee, as you will be processing personal information. The price of this will depend on the size and value of your business.
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