Privacy Impact Assessment Conducting a privacy impact assessment on surveillance camera systems (CCTV) Principle 2 of the surveillance camera code of practice states that the use of a surveillance camera system must take into account the effect on individuals and their privacy, with regular reviews to ensure its use remains justified. The best way to ensure this is by conducting a privacy impact assessment before the system is installed and when a new camera is being added on to an existing system. This will assist in managing any privacy issues the use of the surveillance system might have. A Privacy Impact Assessment enables operators to unpick risks to compliance with the Data Protection Act and the Human Rights Act. The PIA should initially consider the pressing need that the system seeks to address and the impact that recording may have on individual’s privacy. It is important to decide whether the proposed system can be justified as proportionate to the needs. In undertaking a Privacy Impact assessment you must take into consideration your obligations under the Data Protection Act 1998 and follow the guidance provided in the ICO’s . This privacy impact assessment template is specifically for those organisations that must have regard to the surveillance camera code of practice under the PoFA. It also helps organisations to address their data protection and human rights obligations. A PIA does not always have to be conducted as a completely separate exercise and it can be incorporated into project planning or management and review activities. In deciding whether to conduct a PIA and its scope, consideration must be given to the nature and scope of the surveillance camera activities and their potential to impact on the privacy rights of individuals. A PIA should be considered when you are reviewing your surveillance camera systems and when you are considering introducing new technology allied to them. A Privacy Impact Assessment should be considered when any of the following apply: When you are introducing a new surveillance camera system If you are considering introducing new or additional technology that may affect privacy (e.g. ANPR, Body worn cameras, remotely operated vehicles (drones), megapixel or multi sensor very high resolution cameras). When you are changing the location or field of view of a camera or other such change that may engage privacy concerns.
Privacy Impact Assessment Conducting a privacy impact assessment on surveillance camera systems (CCTV) Principle 2 of the surveillance camera code of practice states that the use of a surveillance camera system must take into account the effect on individuals and their privacy, with regular reviews to ensure its use remains justified. The best way to ensure this is by conducting a privacy impact assessment before the system is installed and when a new camera is being added on to an existing system. This will assist in managing any privacy issues the use of the surveillance system might have. A Privacy Impact Assessment enables operators to unpick risks to compliance with the Data Protection Act and the Human Rights Act. The PIA should initially consider the pressing need that the system seeks to address and the impact that recording may have on individual’s privacy. It is important to decide whether the proposed system can be justified as proportionate to the needs. In undertaking a Privacy Impact assessment you must take into consideration your obligations under the Data Protection Act 1998 and follow the guidance provided in the ICO’s . This privacy impact assessment template is specifically for those organisations that must have regard to the surveillance camera code of practice under the PoFA. It also helps organisations to address their data protection and human rights obligations. A PIA does not always have to be conducted as a completely separate exercise and it can be incorporated into project planning or management and review activities. In deciding whether to conduct a PIA and its scope, consideration must be given to the nature and scope of the surveillance camera activities and their potential to impact on the privacy rights of individuals. A PIA should be considered when you are reviewing your surveillance camera systems and when you are considering introducing new technology allied to them. A Privacy Impact Assessment should be considered when any of the following apply: When you are introducing a new surveillance camera system If you are considering introducing new or additional technology that may affect privacy (e.g. ANPR, Body worn cameras, remotely operated vehicles (drones), megapixel or multi sensor very high resolution cameras). When you are changing the location or field of view of a camera or other such change that may engage privacy concerns.
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