Is ANPR data personal data?

It is accepted that ANPR data is ‘personal data’ within the meaning of the Data Protection Act 1998 (DPA).

Who can access ANPR?

police staff
According to the police, ANPR data is stored for a maximum of one year. That said, the police staff only have access to ANPR data if it is relevant to their role and most can only access it for 90 days from the date it was collected. Some police staff can access data for up to a year, subject to authorisation.

What constitutes using ANPR as evidence?

Incident analysis ANPR data can be used in serious and major investigations. For example, it can be used to refute or verify alibi statements and to locate offenders. ANPR can also identify potential witnesses to specific incidents by identifying vehicles in the location at the time of an incident.

Why is ANPR personal data?

Automatic Number Plate Recognition allows a vehicle to be tracked to its registered keeper. It is clearly a form of identifier linking a car and its movements with a specific individual. It is that person’s personal data.

Is a number plate personal data GDPR?

GDPR Personal Data 4 (1). Personal data are any information which are related to an identified or identifiable natural person. For example, the telephone, credit card or personnel number of a person, account data, number plate, appearance, customer number or address are all personal data.

What flags are on ANPR cameras?

As the name suggests, any car that comes into sight of the ANPR camera will have its details checked and any ‘relevant’ information will be flagged to the cops in the car. The police vehicle does not need to be directly behind a car, the cameras can cover multiple lanes and directions of travel.

What are the categories of personal data under GDPR?

Are there categories of personal data?

• race;
• ethnic origin;
• political opinions;
• religious or philosophical beliefs;
• trade union membership;
• genetic data;
• biometric data (where this is used for identification purposes);
• health data;

What is ANPR and personal data?

ANPR and personal data. Automatic Number Plate Recognition allows a vehicle to be tracked to its registered keeper. It is clearly a form of identifier linking a car and its movements with a specific individual. It is that person’s personal data.

What is a “natural person” under the GDPR?

By using “natural person,” the GDPR is saying data about companies, which are sometimes considered “legal persons,” are not personal data. A final caveat is that this individual must be alive. Data related to the deceased are not considered personal data in most cases under the GDPR. This element is very inclusive.

Does GDPR apply to my ANPR system?

GDPR laws also require that you provide any information from your ANPR system (whether this is camera footage, data, etc.) to law enforcement should they request it. Always be prepared to fulfill with this request even if it may only occur occasionally. Requesting .

What personal data is not considered personal data under GDPR?

Data related to the deceased are not considered personal data in most cases under the GDPR. This element is very inclusive. It includes “objective” information, such as an individual’s height, and “subjective” information, like employment evaluations.