Is it illegal to share CCTV footage?

It is forbidden for CCTV operators to share footage of identifiable people with the media or on the internet for entertainment purposes. The only footage that is allowed to be released is if it’s to identify someone for purposes requested by the police.

Can you request private CCTV footage?

You have the right to request CCTV footage of yourself. You need to make a request to the owner of the CCTV system. You can do this either in writing or verbally. The owner’s details are usually written on a sign attached to the camera, unless the owner is obvious (like a shop).

Is sharing security footage legal?

California. It is illegal for anyone to make a video recording of any communication that could be considered confidential. This means any information that is passed from one party to another should only be intended for the person who is being addressed in the communication.

Can a CCTV system be used on private property?

If you set up your system so it captures only images within the boundary of your private domestic property (including your garden), then the data protection laws will not apply to you.

Do you have to keep a record of your CCTV?

If you can’t, then you need to take your installation more seriously. You should keep a record of the reasons you have a security camera system and the intended use, as the ICO can request this from you. You also have to let people know that you’re recording.

Can you share a video from your CCTV?

For example, sharing a video of someone that has annoyed you, say by parking badly, isn’t really a good use of your security camera footage, nor is a video just showing someone walking past your home.

Is it against the law to film Someone on CCTV?

Then neighbours, passers-by and anyone else caught on camera will have rights under the data protection laws. Capturing and recording such images is not itself a breach of the data protection laws. But CCTV users must ensure they comply with these laws and respect the data protection rights of people whose images they capture.

Is it illegal to share CCTV footage with the media?

You will have to provide your identity to help the CCTV operator to find you on the system. It is forbidden for CCTV operators to share footage of identifiable people with the media or on the internet for entertainment purposes. The only footage that is allowed to be released is if it’s to identify someone for purposes requested by the police.

If you set up your system so it captures only images within the boundary of your private domestic property (including your garden), then the data protection laws will not apply to you.

Do you have to share your security camera with the police?

Safety.com examines the pros and cons of sharing your security camera recordings with the police. For as long as there have been surveillance cameras, it’s been standard practice for law enforcement to ask homes and businesses for footage in the event of a nearby crime.