GDPR-Guidance

Axis Live Privacy Shield is a must-have for cameras which capture data which is protected, such as Personably Identifiable Information (PII) of individuals (faces, number plates etc). It can be used for masking people or vehicles for the live view in any VMS, whilst also allowing the recorded footage to be unmasked, ensuring that subjects can be identified if necessary. VMS permissions are important to ensure that this footage is available only to authorised persons. Under data protection laws such as GDPR, it is necessary to take PII into consideration when setting up a security system, so Axis Communications has recently made Live Privacy Shield free for all customers.

The rise in the use of CCTV cameras on domestic properties in recent years has led to some court cases with people complaining about their neighbours’ CCTV cameras or the increasingly common video doorbell.

When the General Data Protect Regulation (GDPR) came into effect in May 2018 there was a lot a discussion about marketing preferences. Less attention was paid to CCTV, even though it captures images of people which is personal information and therefore falls under the act.

You may have asked yourself, what do I need to do to be compliant with the GDPR and other laws that apply to CCTV? This question and answer tool may help you.