installing cctv

[kka]

i was asked to install a cctv for a customer who wanted to view his car, that had being vandalised, several times. (no problem). well i declined,because his car was parked in a public car park, even though its out side his house. he cannot understand why, so i offer to get him some information on the subject. can any body enlighten me on the information that i should give him.

[kka]

I dont understand why you have declined? As long as he follows the rules of data protection there is no reason why he cant have cameras watching his car.

If the purpose of the cctv is to catch a specific criminal act he doesnt even need to have signs up.

Just make sure the cameras are not invading privacy i.e. into the neighboors bedroom window.

Pete

thank you for this quick reply. my problem was as i am the installer do i not accept liability for the camera,if a complaint was made ( invasion of privacy ). this is a small public car park, and he does not always get the same parking space.

[Guest Peter James]

Theres no law that says you cant video people parking?

[norman]

I mean...hey!

[Rich]

You should for your own interest contact the DPA and get the latest information regarding CCTV and the DPA, As long as its for domestic use, with the purpose of monitoring potential criminal activity and isn't breaching anyones privacy and isn't a camera that can me moved about i,e, ptz. You wont have a problem, and its down to the owners and users of CCTV to register it for the DPA.

[Tagfcuk]

i was asked to install a cctv for a customer who wanted to view his car, that had being vandalised, several times. (no problem). well i declined,because his car was parked in a public car park, even though its out side his house. he cannot understand why, so i offer to get him some information on the subject. can any body enlighten me on the information that i should give him.

The DPA is a little grey on private CCTV systems but the general rule is centred around the invasion of privacy. The CCTV User Group web site has a few bits about private CCTV and if you can get onto their message board and do a search there are several discussions there.

What I would suggest that is more relevant to your customer is what is he going to do with the video of his car being vandalised? Are you likely to achieve facial recognition in a public car park and will the police give a toss even if you do capture them doing it?

[Guest cctv4you]

Hi,

I would say my dear offer him an in car cctv system..

No more of problems and tensions at all.

I know a few of them which are not much more expansive than the generic(static) systems.

gimme a word if u want any help finding them..

Wish u luck at the end!!!!

[Guest Peter James]

Hi,

I would say my dear offer him an in car cctv system..

No more of problems and tensions at all.

I know a few of them which are not much more expansive than the generic(static) systems.

gimme a word if u want any help finding them..

Wish u luck at the end!!!!

Until he gets it nicked

[cymruchris]

I mean...hey!

It's interesting what you can find on Ebay... Makes you want to buy a disc - identify the place - go round with the data protection commissionaire...