Public space and council premises CCTV - privacy notice
Read the privacy notice for public space and council premises CCTV.
As a data controller we decide how your personal information is processed and what is used for.
This notice provides clarification on what we collect through Public Space CCTV recordings and CCTV deployed within our buildings, the purpose of such recordings and how images are stored and retained.
Our CCTV system is in operation across East Renfrewshire providing recorded images 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for the purposes of crime detection and prevention, and in the interests of public safety, risk management and environmental protection.
East Renfrewshire Council Community Safety Unit maintains and manages our CCTV resources including signage alerting the public to the use of CCTV in the area is mounted within public view.
All personal information captured by public space CCTV cameras or by the Community Safety Unit is held and processed by East Renfrewshire Council as a data controller in accordance with Data Protection legislation.
Purpose of CCTV
This notice will inform you what data is gathered by CCTV, how we look after that data and how you can find out more about your privacy rights.
We'll always handle your personal data with respect, hold it securely and only gather data or information that's necessary.
Under certain circumstances we may process personal information under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Scotland) Act 2000.
- To help with the reduction or negation of criminal activity
- To help with the increased apprehension and prosecution of offenders
- To give emergency services assistance
- To increase public safety and provide public reassurance
- To reduce the fear of crime and create a safer environment
- To help with health and safety and other serious occurrences
CCTV images are kept on local recording devices within our buildings (including Education premises) and on video management software and servers within the CCTV control room.
Police Scotland and other law enforcement agencies may, on showing good cause, request copies of images or access to monitoring screens. Such requests are generally met.
If you've concerns about the processing of your personal data by us, you can contact our Data Protection Officer at dpo@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk.
For independent advice about data protection, privacy and data sharing, visit the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) website (opens new window).