Guidance

Use of CCTV (Overt Closed-Circuit Television system) Policy Framework

Requirements and guidance for prison and probation staff on the use of CCTV.

• From: Ministry of Justice and HM Prison and Probation Service
• Published: 22 November 2021

Applies to England and Wales

Documents

Use of CCTV (Overt Closed-Circuit Television system) Policy Framework

PDF, 237 KB, 11 pages

Use of CCTV (Overt Closed-Circuit Television system) prisons guidance

PDF, 251 KB, 11 pages

Annex A: CCTV evidence log

MS Excel Spreadsheet, 35 KB

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Annex B: Use of CCTV footage for training purposes

PDF, 96.7 KB, 1 page

Annex B: Use of CCTV footage for training purposes (AT compliant version)

PDF, 104 KB, 1 page

Annex C: Signage

PDF, 110 KB, 1 page

Annex D: Viewing retained CCTV authorisation form

MS Word Document, 31.9 KB

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Annex E: GDPR Privacy notice for employees, workers and contractors (UK)

PDF, 125 KB, 10 pages

Annex F: Retention of CCTV footage

PDF, 125 KB, 1 page

Annex F: Retention of CCTV footage (AT compliant version)

PDF, 177 KB, 2 pages

Annex G: CCTV movable cameras authorisation form

MS Word Document, 34.6 KB

Annex H: CCTV movable cameras log

MS Excel Spreadsheet, 27.4 KB

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Details

This Policy Framework sets out the legal requirements of the management, operation and use of overt closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems across Her Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS). It also includes guidance on the use of CCTV for staff.

Published 22 November 2021