Are you watching?
Many businesses have been voicing concerns regarding the risk of break-ins and thefts with the recent lockdowns and ongoing threats of local lockdowns. CCTV, where installed, is offering a little comfort. But if this isn’t done correctly, businesses could find they not only have images that can’t be used as evidence but may also be breaking the law themselves.
Commercial CCTV systems must be registered with the ICO to be legal. The business must also display adequate signage to alert visitors that they are being recorded. Don’t let technicalities get in the way of catching the real criminals out there!
Also, ensuring the time and date stamp on business CCTV is crucial to being able to use it as evidence – this is especially important to check twice a year as we move between British Summer Time and Standard Time! Make sure you check your business system and ensure it is operating legally.