The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) gives individuals the right to request a copy of any of their personal data which is being ‘processed’. Any person be they employee, customer, supplier or even member of the general public has a right to a copy of any personal data you are holding or processing in your [...]
Our schools have grown and developed over the years thanks to great advances in technology. The blackboard and duster of olden days have been replaced by interactive whiteboards and tablets are seen in many classrooms. With the rise of technology comes some challenges for the School Principal and board of management. CCTV in Schools Many [...]
With the arrival of many new service stations around the country over the past few years, we are used to visiting these ‘one-stop-shops’. In the past we might stop for fuel and be lucky to be able to pick up a bar of chocolate to keep energy levels up for the journey. However, now these [...]
When a loved one moves from their own home into a nursing home it can be quite a change for the family. However, once settled, the patient can become very contented in their surroundings and the family will have peace of mind knowing that they are being cared for professionally. CCTV The family may need [...]
Imagine you have been served with a personal injury claim from a customer or a member of staff. Or perhaps your business premises have been a victim of a criminal act. It’s every business owner’s nightmare and one that we hope never happens to you. However, if it does happen you really need to know [...]
As a retailer you will be concerned with stock levels, profits, staff issues, competitors and preventing shoplifting. That’s enough stress for any business owner. However, the whole area of GDPR compliance has added an additional worry for many. Request for CCTV It’s not widely known that if a member of the public wants to view [...]
When it comes to GDPR requirements and the terms used there is still a lot of confusion and concern amongst business owners. One term that is topical at present is DSAR, but what is it? What is a DSAR? A DSAR is a data subject access request and it was introduced with the general data [...]
A recent spate of insurance claims by customers in pubs and bars has sparked much discussion. In all these cases there was the supporting evidence of CCTV footage in the legal actions. In one bogus claim, a patron was caught quite obviously placing glass shards in her mouth and then pretending they came in the [...]
There is much confusion around CCTV footage and GDPR, here we share the top questions we are often asked: Is CCTV footage personal data? Yes, it is. The data protection commissioner states that CCTV cameras capture the images of individuals and accordingly they process personal data. Why would somebody ask for CCTV Footage? Any person [...]
Many organisations that use CCTV on their premises are still unsure of how GDPR applies to them. It is important to know what you need to consider and how to stay compliant, particularly with the risk of large penalties. CCTV Footage is Personal Data CCTV cameras capture the images of individuals and accordingly, they process [...]
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