Can you monitor CCTV without a Licence?

Questions about when a CCTV Licence is required are very common. In short, if any licensable activities of a CCTV Operative, or Public Space Surveillance Operative, are carried out, then a licence is required.

Can anyone monitor CCTV?

By law, anyone can be offered access to CCTV footage in which they appear, upon request. Any employee can ask to see footage of themselves, but cannot be granted access to CCTV footage of someone else.

Can you use CCTV to watch Neighbours?

If your CCTV captures images beyond your property boundary, such as your neighbours’ property or public streets and footpaths, then your use of the system is subject to the data protection laws. This does not mean you are breaking the law. But it does mean that, as the CCTV user, you are a data controller.

Can Neighbours record me UK?

Simply put, it is illegal to record someone on their private property in any way. So, if you do want to take further steps to prevent your neighbour from recording you, you are well within your rights to do so. For example, you could contact a solicitor and have them send a letter of complaint to your neighbour.

Is watching CCTV staff illegal?

An employer can monitor their CCTV cameras from anywhere, but they must adhere to data protection law in doing so. If they installed cameras and started monitoring them from anywhere without letting employees know, they would almost certainly be breaking the law.

Is monitoring employees on CCTV illegal?

CCTV monitoring can be legally used to monitor staff as long as you have made them aware of this in writing and explained the reasons why. It is only acceptable to monitor staff secretly in rare circumstances.

What can you do if your neighbor’s security camera is pointed at your house?

In case that your neighbor’s security camera pointed at your house has invaded your privacy and your talk also ends up in failure, the best solution, would be contacting the local police and contacting your attorney to file a lawsuit.

What licence do I need to operate CCTV cameras?

One of the most popular SIA licences. The CCTV Licence, also known as the Public Space Surveillance (PPS) Licence, allows you to work in the private security industry as a CCTV Operator. The licence is issued by the Security Industry Authority (SIA) and is valid for 3 years.

Do I need a SIA licence to operate CCTV?

Unless your employer has been given an exemption under Section 4(4) of the Private Security Industry Act 2001, it is illegal to carry out any licensable activity of a CCTV Operative without the necessary SIA Licence.

What qualifications do you need to be a CCTV operator?

Eligibility To be eligible for an SIA CCTV Licence, or Public Space Surveillance Licence, you need to have successfully completed the CCTV Operator Training Course and obtained the linked qualification: Level 2 Qualification in CCTV Operations (PSS).

What licence do I need to work as a security guard?

You will usually need to get a licence for each type of licensable activity that you do. For example: if you work as a security guard and as a CCTV operator, you will need a security guarding licence and a public space surveillance (CCTV) licence.