In the hotel industry, CCTV systems are essential for maintaining security and safety. However, when sharing CCTV footage with third parties—whether it be guests, legal teams, or insurers—hotels must ensure they comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This means taking care to protect the privacy of individuals captured in the footage who [...]
Understanding your obligations and the best practices in redaction and GDPR compliance is crucial to protecting both the privacy of individuals and the integrity of your business. What is a DSAR? A Data Subject Access Request (DSAR) is a request made by an individual to access personal data collected about them by an organisation. [...]
In today’s digitally driven environment, the security and privacy of data are paramount for businesses across all sectors. Property management companies in Ireland are increasingly relying on CCTV to ensure the safety and security of their properties. However, with the stringent GDPR compliance requirements, managing these systems without infringing on individuals' privacy rights has [...]
Supermarkets use CCTV to enhance security, safety, and operational efficiency. CCTV acts as a deterrent against theft and vandalism while ensuring the safety of customers and staff by monitoring for hazards and emergencies. It also helps optimise store operations, identify inventory shrinkage, provide evidence for incidents, aid in staff training and evaluation and ensure [...]
In today's digital age, privacy and confidentiality have become paramount, particularly in sensitive environments like nursing homes. These facilities cater to our elderly and vulnerable loved ones, who are entitled to a safe, secure, and private living environment. While CCTV (Closed-Circuit Television) systems have long been a standard security measure in nursing homes, the [...]
Schools in Ireland have increasingly adopted CCTV cameras for security purposes. Compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is crucial when dealing with this CCTV footage. Here is a concise guide for school boards to ensure GDPR compliance with CCTV footage. Understand GDPR: The GDPR protects the privacy and data of individuals within [...]
Sunday Business Post September 2023 As the Irish credit union sector evolves from a traditional savings and loans model to a full-service retail banking alternative, it faces new challenges and opportunities, not least in terms of technology and document management. A question being asked across the sector is how can credit unions leverage the latest [...]
In recent years, the use of CCTV in secondary schools has become increasingly prevalent. With the aim of deterring bullying and maintaining a safe environment, the footage captured by these systems has proven to be a valuable tool. However, schools must ensure compliance with data protection laws when handling and sharing CCTV footage. Data Subject [...]
Sunday Business Post August 2023 CCTV cameras are increasingly used in schools across Ireland. This footage can contain personal data that needs to be handled in compliance with privacy legislation including the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Schools have great responsibilities when it comes to managing this CCTV footage. The right partnership can [...]
The GDPR gives consumers control over their personal data. It requires a business to be able to access and handle any requests for personal information quickly, efficiently and in the right way. When a Credit Union is approached with a request to share their CCTV footage, they must ensure they comply with the GDPR [...]
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