cctv

[johnny]

I need to install a CCTv to the side of my house but this will cover a communal area . I am still in my rights to do this ?

[Thunderchild]

you are well within your rights. actually it is quite permissable to film/photograph in ANY public space, or from any public space, all this "thing" about photograpging children is absolutely redicolous becase current ;laws are: you may film / photography anywhere public. if you in a private location you must ask the owners permission, if you film/photograph a private space from a public one you are still technically within your rights to do so although morality and judgment should be used its when people are unreasonable that extra restrictive and over the top rules are brought in.

the common conception of what you can/can't film/photograph seems to be VERY wrong.

(in case you never guessed I'm a photographer and while I neber intrude on anyones privacy I feel more uneasy when I carry a camera in public than the public, thanks to this countries idea of equality for all)

[shivvy]

Hi johnny
I think if your CCTV is covering a communal area then you are obliged to . . .
1) have a sign that highlights the fact that the area is being recorded by CCTV
2) a phone number for people to phone should they require access to the recordings.
This used to be the law as far as I understood it but it has been a few years since I was involved with this issue and therefore may have changed.

If you google 'cctv laws uk' it throws up a few sites which look quite informative.

[Myst]

Hi Johnny

We are in the same position because we have Neighbours from hell. So we asked the local police security expert round for advice. He also advised on the type and position of the camera's etc, and can also give you advice on yours andother peoples rights. Basically the previous advice is correct. People can ask for sight of any recording in which they appear under the DPAct, but you can charge them for the admin fee etc the service of printing the pictures, providing the discs etc just like the councils do and other people do.