Research and analysis

Local authority survey 2022: responses and key findings

Analysis of the results of a survey of local authorities on their use of overt surveillance camera systems in public places.

• From: Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner
• Published: 26 May 2023

Applies to England and Wales

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The use of overt surveillance camera systems in public places by local authorities in England and Wales

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Following a similar survey conducted in 2020, the Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner wrote to the chief executives of all local authorities in England and Wales in July 2022, asking for details of their use and governance of all overt surveillance camera systems deployed in public places.

This document is about the key findings and observations from the local authority survey 2022.

An initial analysis of the Local authority survey 2022 is available.

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Published 26 May 2023