Re: Re: [OT] CCTV Rant

["Tim Hawes" <timsyahoo@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On 11/1/07, Mal Lansell <mal@xxxxxxx> wrote:
> My brother wanted to do the same thing but the police told him that
> a camera covering the road / pavement outside his house would have
> to be registered under the Data Protection Act.
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> As far as I've been able to discern, though, that is complete
> horsesh*t.

Maybe it is, but maybe not, see:
http://www.ico.gov.uk/Home/for_organisations/topic_specific_guides/cctv.aspx

That website is pretty comprehensive from what I recall.

HTH,

Tim.

> The trouble is that it is much easier for the plod to play safe,
> rather than actually check their "facts".
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> Mal
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> --- In ukha_d@xxxxxxx, "Andy Whitfield"
> <andywhitfield2002@...> wrote:
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> > I've always been under the belief you can film in a public place
> > (I.E. the road, pavement, etc) but not anyone's private property
> > (I.E. driveway, front garden, house, etc).  If your camera
> captured
> > someone's house windows you could be accused of voyeurism.
> > Set your camera just to cover your own property and the
> > road/pavement.
> > Then ask the police if that is legal.
> > If they so no then ask how is it legal for the council to have
> cctv?
> > Point out you'll make a complaint if they tell you wrong.  I bet
> > they radio in for advice!  ;-)
> > If they still say no then maybe go and see your MP and ask
him/her.
> > Andy