CCTV REGULATION AND THE DATA PROTECTION ACT
This training course runs for a half day and is delivered on site or other Client-convenient location.
It has been developed for organisations that need to develop staff awareness but for whom it would be
inconvenient to take personnel offsite.
WHO WILL BENEFIT FROM THIS COURSE?
Anyone involved in the use of CCTV, particularly if the scheme includes cameras which cover areas
of Public Space.
It will be of particular value to CCTV Managers & Operators, nominated Data Processors, Estates
Managers, Site Supervisors and Security Chiefs wanting a refresher.
Delegates taking the course will benefit from improved confidence in system use, better-informed
day-to-day decisions and a reduced risk of accusations of non-compliance being levelled against the
organisation.
COURSE CONTENT:
* Revision - Recommended scene content as specified by the Home Office
* Regulatory & Advisory Authorities - Home Office, ICO, BS, BSIA, etc. and their impact on CCTV use
* The Data Protection Act – To whom does it apply? Who administers it? What is meant by “Personal Data”
and “Data Processing”?
* Notification and Registration - when does the Information Commissioner’s Office have to be notified?
Are there any exemptions & exceptions? What is the penalty for non-compliance?
* The Data Controller and Data Processor – who are they and what are their obligations?
* The Eight Principles and their implications for CCTV operations
* The Policy Document - content & importance
* The requirements for effective management, adequate warning and accurate record keeping
and how to put these into effect.
* Where to find further information
