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Review of the impact and operation of the Surveillance camera code of practice
Publication Year
2016
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Presents the results and 9 recommendations following the 2015 review of the code of practice, covering impacts, strengths and weaknesses and areas for improvement. Covers the history and development of CCTV, standards, scope of the code, voluntary adoption of the code, powers, technological advances and dual regulation.
Document History
Read with: Surveillance camera code of practice (Home Office, 2013).
Publisher Information
Surveillance Camera Commissioner
Establishes guidelines, best practice and compliance for the effective, appropriate, proportionate and transparent use of surveillance camera systems, including CCTV and automatic number plate recognition. Raises awareness of the duties and responsibilities to observe for the relevant authorities who have the powers of inspection and enforcement.
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SCC
UK
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