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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Data Subject Access Requests are becoming more commonplace. This can be a worrying process for any business and sometimes the responsibility lands on the desk of the HR department. It is important that they have all the information they need to hand so they comply with the request while keeping the business safe. Data [...]
CCTV is used in GP Surgeries and Medical Centres throughout Ireland to protect staff, patients, and property. While this is normal practice, there are certain protocols that need to be followed should the footage need to be shared. CCTV Footage Redaction If an incident occurs at your premises, perhaps an accident or altercation, you [...]
Here are a few tips and observations on how to handle Subject Access Requests which include CCTV footage. As a leading provider of redaction services in Ireland Datascan Redaction have learned how to avoid some common pitfalls in this area. These are based on our experience of handling video footage over the last five [...]
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