Get Voluntary Code Of Practice For Cctv Based Bb - Maharashtra Police

When it comes to your personal CCTV footage, police can get access to it but it must be in ance with Section 19 of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (1984).

The lawful basis for processing your personal data is: Public task – the processing is necessary for us to perform a task in the public interest or for our official functions, and the task or function has a clear basis in law.

Security cameras are allowed on your own property. However, it is illegal to record anyone without their consent in places where there is an expectation of privacy. That includes places like bathrooms, changing rooms, private bedrooms, etc.

In case of installation at home, it is a legal requirement to notify verbally to any workers or visitors, including the maid, who might be coming every day. Besides, one cannot these devices in private places such as bathrooms. It would be a serious offense.

In summary, while the use of CCTV cameras is allowed in India, organizations must obtain consent from individuals before collecting, storing, and using their personal information, and must put in place reasonable security practices and procedures to protect this information.

Planning permission Many homeowners choose to CCTV on their land to catch and deter intruders. Planning permission is not normally required for installing a CCTV camera, though if you live in a listed building or conservation area you should check with your local planning authority.

There is no specific law against malefic neighbours who use CCTV cameras for nuisance and obscenity. However, one may seek recourse under the Indian Constitution and the Information Technology Act, 2000. This being said, we may need a guideline prescribing methods to dispose of CCTV data.