Does CCTV prevent theft?

“We must remember that CCTV cameras don’t deter all crimes. If there is family or domestic violence, there won’t be a CCTV camera inside the four walls of a house to reveal it. For burglaries, robberies and such offences, you can rely on CCTV cameras.

Is it legal for employers to watch employees on camera?

Employers can legally monitor almost anything an employee does at work as long as the reason for monitoring is important enough to the business. Employers may install video cameras, read postal mail and e-mail, monitor phone and computer usage, use GPS tracking, and more.

Is it legal to use CCTV in the workplace?

While the use of CCTV surveillance and the fact that the average person will be caught on CCTV numerous times a day has become the norm, some employers – or individual managers – may fail to be aware of the legal requirements and the codes of practice that are relevant when using surveillance cameras in the workplace.

How often are people caught on CCTV in the UK?

Pam Loch, managing partner of Loch Employment Law, looks at the legal implications of surveillance cameras in the workplace. Research in recent years has estimated that the average person in the UK is likely to be caught on CCTV surveillance cameras 70 times a day. In London it is estimated to be much higher.

Is the use of CCTV admissible in court?

The use of CCTV to monitor secretly will not automatically be admissible as evidence in court or in an employment tribunal. A judge will take into account all the circumstances, including whether or not there was a breach of privacy in obtaining the evidence.

How long does an employer have to give a request for CCTV?

Maintaining integrity in these areas is essential. Employers need to be aware that staff can request to see the recordings kept of them by making a subject access request, and the data must be provided no longer than 40 days after a request is received.