Why we use CCTV
We use CCTV around our building and grounds in the interests of public safety and the prevention of crime and antisocial behaviour.
- the carpark – to monitor usage and identify and deter criminal or antisocial behaviour
- an identified fly-tipping hotspot just outside our entrance – to identify and deter criminal activity (fly-tipping) and to collect evidence to assist the council in
enforcement action where necessary - the area around entrances to the building – to monitor access and remotely identify security breaches, to allow prompt action to be taken where required
- the footpath that runs through our land – to identify and deter criminal and antisocial behaviour (riding of motorbikes on the footpath), and to collect evidence to assist police reporting and investigation
For addition information
Tackling anti-social biking on our footpath and football pitch
Tackling Fly Tipping around our centre
Data Privacy Impact Assessment
We are aware that the use of CCTV can result in an unfortunate loss of privacy for people whose activities are entirely lawful and unproblematic. We are trying to minimise this loss of privacy. Only the Trustees of the centre can access video taken by the cameras. We are only seeking to record evidence of criminal or antisocial behaviour and we delete images captured on our CCTV that do not suggest this. We only review footage when there is reason to believe that behaviour has occurred or is occurring that may require further action.
We do not publish identifiable information or footage showing those involved in criminal activity. We supply the video footage only to the relevant agencies and we delete it when their investigation is complete. We take care to avoid sharing footage which includes members of the public uninvolved in any incident.
Our data privacy statement gives more information about how we handle data that may identify individuals, including CCTV footage, and was approved by the public at our AGM as a proportionate response to the problem.
We are registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office and subject to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
We welcome comments from any person with an interest or concern about these or any other matters of relevance to the Centre and will be happy to discuss any concerns or suggestions.
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