Video Redaction

How to Avoid Common Pitfalls when Redacting CCTV Footage

2022-01-17T11:50:05+00:00

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 [...]

How to Avoid Common Pitfalls when Redacting CCTV Footage2022-01-17T11:50:05+00:00

Are You Sure Your Redacted Footage is Suitable?

2022-01-12T12:33:45+00:00

When you are asked to share your business CCTV Footage to a third party it will most likely need to be redacted to avoid any issues with data protection.  Of course, you can try and blur the faces yourself, but will that be sufficient?  More than likely not, and you don’t want to leave [...]

Are You Sure Your Redacted Footage is Suitable?2022-01-12T12:33:45+00:00

Using video and document redaction to protect students and staff.

2021-10-05T09:45:11+01:00

CCTV is used in schools and college to protect students, staff and property. While this is normal practice, there are certain protocols that need to be followed should the footage need to be shared. Likewise, the head of the school or college is responsible for keeping sensitive files and documents secure.  However, on occasion these [...]

Using video and document redaction to protect students and staff.2021-10-05T09:45:11+01:00

Significant Increase in Data Redaction Requests across the Childcare Industry in Ireland

2021-04-23T13:03:33+01:00

Over the past year, there has been an eightfold increase in data redaction requests for CCTV footage among providers in the childcare industry. Despite the childcare industry facing extended periods of closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the team at Datascan redacted 73 CCTV video files in 2020, a considerable increase on 2019. Challenge for [...]

Significant Increase in Data Redaction Requests across the Childcare Industry in Ireland2021-04-23T13:03:33+01:00

Video Redaction for Creches in Ireland

2020-11-04T14:58:08+00:00

If you operate a creche your focus will be on ensuring that the children in your care are healthy and happy. Health and safety will be a priority for the childcare provider.  However, children can be full of excitement and can be prone to the occasional accident. Reporting an Incident Picture this common scenario, a [...]

Video Redaction for Creches in Ireland2020-11-04T14:58:08+00:00

CCTV Redaction for Schools

2019-11-12T10:40:12+00:00

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 [...]

CCTV Redaction for Schools2019-11-12T10:40:12+00:00

Supermarkets and Retail Outlets – CCTV Redaction

2019-08-21T20:34:41+01:00

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 [...]

Supermarkets and Retail Outlets – CCTV Redaction2019-08-21T20:34:41+01:00

What is a DSAR and why should you be concerned?

2019-08-21T20:26:35+01:00

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 [...]

What is a DSAR and why should you be concerned?2019-08-21T20:26:35+01:00

Data Protection and CCTV Footage

2019-05-20T12:20:37+01:00

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 [...]

Data Protection and CCTV Footage2019-05-20T12:20:37+01:00

What if Gardaí request CCTV Footage from you?

2019-04-02T10:29:41+01:00

With the introduction of GDPR last year, the way a business captures and handles their CCTV footage has drastically changed.  While a request for information from a member of the public is one thing, a request from An Garda Síochána will be dealt with in a different way.  Let’s look at the protocol. Gardaí Request [...]

What if Gardaí request CCTV Footage from you?2019-04-02T10:29:41+01:00
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