Guidance on the use of Domestic CCTV

The use of CCTV systems in domestic settings has become more prevalent in recent years due to the increased sophistication and availability of this technology. Domestic CCTV has many legitimate uses, such as for security and health and safety purposes, and for the prevention and detection of crime. However, CCTV surveillance can also give rise to concerns in relation to the privacy and data protection rights of individuals.

This note, which is for guidance purposes only, aims to help you understand the law and your data protection rights when someone is using a domestic CCTV system to monitor their property while clearly outlining to system operators their obligations under GDPR.

You can download this guidance note using the link below:

Guidance on the use of Domestic CCTV (downloadable PDF 5.19MB)