CCTV can be a useful tool for protecting your physical business premises and can aid in discouraging illegal behaviour and preventing theft. However, if you want to install CCTV at your business, there are privacy laws that your business must follow. You need to be aware of your obligations under the law, and ensure that you comply with them. If not, your business could face significant legal repercussions. This article will explain:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
CCTV stands for \u201cClosed-Circuit Television\u201d, which refers to video cameras that record video surveillance, which you can then view on other devices. Some kinds of CCTV only stream video that you cannot play back, while others record video that you can replay as needed. You may decide you want to set up CCTV at your business for a variety of reasons, including to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In New Zealand, you must comply with your privacy obligations if you install CCTV cameras in the workplace. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is important to note that these rules apply to non-covert CCTV in public or semi-public places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you want to use hidden CCTV, or use it in your home rather than your business, there may be different legal requirements that apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If your business collects personal information<\/a>, it is an \u201cagency\u201d and is liable under privacy law<\/a>. Personal information is anything that can identify a person, which can range from your customers\u2019 full names to their physical addresses. Video footage of people recorded by your CCTV cameras falls under that definition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As such, there are rules you need to follow that govern how you:<\/p>\n\n\n\nTerm<\/strong><\/td> Description<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Collect Information<\/strong><\/td> You need to have a clear purpose for collecting this information. Here, you need to let people know about this purpose and the fact that you are collecting this information directly from them. You can only gather what personal data is necessary for your purpose. Do not collect this personal information in an intrusive or unlawful way.<\/td><\/tr> Store Information<\/strong><\/td> You have to make sure that you have a safe method for storing personal data. Further, check that this personal data is accurate and do not store it for longer than necessary.<\/td><\/tr> Use Information<\/strong><\/td> You can only use the personal data you collect for its original intended purpose. For instance, you likely would not be able to use video footage you recorded for health and safety purposes in an employee disciplinary process.<\/td><\/tr> Disclose Information<\/strong><\/td> You generally cannot share the personal information you have collected with others unless that was the purpose you collected that information for. For example, if you recorded footage to establish evidence of theft occurring, you could give this information to the police.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n Continue reading this article below the form\n <\/i>\n<\/a>\n