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An updated code was laid before Parliament on 16 November 2021 and came into effect on 12 January 2022.
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This template can be used by organisations to conduct data protection impact assessments for their surveillance cameras or surveillance camera systems.
The Surveillance Camera Commissioner has a statutory role to provide the surveillance camera industry with a current list of recommended standards.
The home of Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner on GOV.UK. The Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner’s role is to encourage compliance with the surveillance camera code of practice.
Find out how well your organisation complies with the principles of the surveillance camera code of practice.
This collection brings together resources to help people comply with the surveillance camera code of practice and follow good practice and legal requirements.
The government is consulting on revisions to the code of practice to reflect changes in legislation. This is the first revision to the code since its introduction in June 2013.
Guidance on what you need to do if you are considering installing (or have already installed) a CCTV system on your property.
This guidance helps organisations, who seek to install and operate surveillance camera systems, to comply with the Surveillance Camera Code of Practice.
Guidance for local authority CCTV system owners and police forces to work towards when compiling service level agreements.
The scheme enabling organisations to clearly demonstrate that they comply with the surveillance camera code of practice is now closed to new applications.
Response by the Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner to the Transport for London (TfL) consultation on expanding the Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ).
These case studies show how the 12 guiding principles in the surveillance camera code of practice can be met.
A new survey by the Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner has revealed areas of concern around data security and accountability.
The Home Secretary has appointed Tony Eastaugh CBE in accordance with the Governance Code on Public Appointments. He has given a statement upon his appointment.
Freedom of Information (FOI) responses to requests received by the Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner (BSCC) in 2024.
Information for local authorities and organisations on ways to show that they comply with the surveillance camera code of practice.
Report based on an initial analysis of responses to a survey sent to police forces in England and Wales.
The Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner’s Annual Report for 2022 to 2023 has been laid in Parliament today.
Boston Borough Council introduced surveillance cameras on their bin lorries and ensured compliance with the surveillance camera code of practice.
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