British homeowners with surveillance systems may face ICO action or £100,000 fines for non-compliance with data protection rules under DPA and GDPR.

Half of British homeowners have surveillance systems, but many may be breaking privacy laws by not following legal protocols. Failure to abide by data protection rules, including positioning correct signage and informing neighbours, can lead to ICO action or £100,000 fines. Homeowners must store footage securely and use it only for correct purposes. The Data Protection Act (DPA) and GDPR apply to home security systems.

February 27, 2024
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