i have just installed a cctv camera which records images above my front door which also records the communal stairway to my flat, what i need to know is what is the uk law regarding having such a camera installed, as i have been told that people could sue me for invasion of privacy or something do i need to put up some kind of notice to make it legal, i live in the uk?
2007-01-29 22:13:33 · 9 answers · asked by iamthemullit 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
as far as i know its legal as its a communal area it s aimed at you will see no more on camera than you would standing outside your door and they cant sue u for standing outside ur door, if however you had other front doors in focus it maybe an invasion you will need to ask your police station
2007-02-02 14:13:35 · answer #1 · answered by 0000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Data Protection Act does not apply to individuals putting up CCTV camera's themselves and the Human Rights Act only applies to the Public Sector and in certain cases/circumstances to companies.
There is no law that prevents you from putting up a CCTV Camera however, if you were to use it to film neighbours taking a shower or using a toilet, you could be guilty of other criminal offences. There is the possibility of a Breach of the Peace, Outraging Public decency and so forth.
2007-01-31 18:02:55 · answer #2 · answered by Amir N 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say it's legal.
If the view from the camera is mainly aimed at your front door and the stairway just happens to be in the shot I can't see thta being a problem.
If it was aimed at someone's front windows, up or downsatirs, you would hit privacy laws.
Check it out with your local council, police or a solicitor, just in case. Better know now than after something happens.
2007-01-30 06:23:28 · answer #3 · answered by Alf B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What about the new X-Ray camera's - that are supposed to see through your clothing to check if you have any "weapons" - no joking...! ...
. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/6309917.stm
anyway...when I installed my CCTV - I asked the Community Police - if they could pop round and check it out for me... they told me - as long as it wasn't pointing at any of the neighbours Windows.. it would be OK! ... I would let your local nick know & inform the neighbours that you have installed it...keeps you right...incase anyone complains
2007-01-30 06:22:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
People will complain and try and sue about anything nowadays, so many nimbys around. They may actually be thankful of it one day if something happens to them and is caught on your cctv! I would check with your local police station and citizens advice bureau, they should be able to clear matters up for you
2007-01-30 06:20:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would think your neighbours would be grateful - you are helping their security and not charging them !
Stick up a notice - you can buy them anywhere - then nobody can say they weren't warned.
The police like people to have cctv - it makes their job easier.
2007-01-30 06:26:19 · answer #6 · answered by Debi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here are some website that tell you all about CCTV, You and the Law.
http://www.nfh.org.uk/resources/Articles/cctv/index.php
http://www.privacyinternational.org/issues/cctv/statement.html
http://www.startups.co.uk/CCTV_laws_still_blurred.YUTlBQ1oyMzKtA.html
I dont know if these sites will help you but i hope they do
2007-01-30 06:31:59 · answer #7 · answered by Deranged Insanity 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Might be legal - but the Police would probably say that you were infringing criminal's human rights and summonse you!
2007-01-30 06:27:13 · answer #8 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I THINK YOU HAVE TO PUT UP NOTICES LETTING PEOPLE KNOW THEY ARE THERE.
2007-02-03 04:37:16 · answer #9 · answered by KITTY 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋