Guidance

Surveillance camera code of practice

Published in June 2013, this code of practice was developed after a consultation on the code's scope, clarity and likely impact.

• From: Surveillance Camera Commissioner
• Published: 19 February 2014
• Last updated: 28 October 2014 — See all updates

This publication was withdrawn on 17 February 2022

This guidance is out of date and no longer in use.

Documents

Surveillance camera code of practice

Ref: ISBN 9780108512421

PDF, 518 KB, 27 pages

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A guide to the 12 principles

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Steps to complying with the 12 principles

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Details

The code sets out 12 guiding principles which strike a balance between protecting the public and upholding civil liberties.

The principles provide a coherent and comprehensive structure to enable good and transparent decision-making that will reassure the public that surveillance cameras are used to protect and support communities rather than spy on them.

You can also download a guide to the 12 principles that will help you check if you comply.

Published 19 February 2014
Last updated 28 October 2014 + show all updates

1. 28 October 2014

   Guide to the 12 principles published.

2. 19 February 2014

   First published.