Can My Employer Spy On Me By Taking Pictures?

[diabt2]

Topic

[EcclesCake]

What is the scenario?

CCTV isn't that unusual in office complexes for overall security purposes.

Cameras in the loo isn't acceptable though.

Why are you worried and what do you have to hide?

[aelmpvw]

my imagination's racing

[Peter Pedant]

Not much detail here
however perhaps the following will help
http://www.ico.gov.uk/for_organisations/data_protection/topic_guides/cctv.aspx

generally the employer can so long as he complies with the law see above

[grasscarp]

There are cameras everywhere these days for security. If something of yours got stolen at work you would probably welcome the fact that there was a chance of finding who dun it. It is a bit emotive to say employer is spying.

[diabt2]

They are photographs, not cctv

[EcclesCake]

What is the scenario?

[diabt2]

i was pictured getting into my car.

[murraymints]

And. ....?

[Peter Pedant]

anymore detail ?

he may be allowed to photograph your pretty hands as you use the cash till, but not really of you changing in the Ladies

Why do you say spy ?

[EcclesCake]

And your problem is?

How have you become aware of this, why are you bothered?

[factor-fiction]

We can't help or advise, if that's what you want, unless you give a lot more info. If someone broke into your car you'd be glad they took a pic wouldn't you?

[Peter Pedant]

Oh I posted a photo of the chairman's car at work with a wheel clamp on it - clamped by his own employees, but he wasnt there

and he kind of went like you

we both survived

[diabt2]

I cannot disclose any further. I just want to know if it is legal without my permission with my car being parked outside company premises

[DJHawkes]

were youmaking an early dart and your boss spotted you and decided to snap the moment for evidence at a future disciplinary?

[Peter Pedant]

yes it is definitely lawful to take a photo in a street without asking all the people on the street whether they wish to be immortalised

[bednobs]

yes, it's absolutely legal (as beuenchico always tells us) to take a picture of anything (with certain exceptions for example MOD property)

[daffy654]

It is perfectly legal for anyone to take your photograph in a public place.

[EcclesCake]

Bednobs....unless the MOD are the ones taking the photos......