CCTV in the Municipal Offices privacy statement
Why we collect information and images of you
CCTV is deployed at the Municipal Offices to support the provision of a safe and secure environment for the council’s employees, members and visitors, and also to protect the council’s building and assets.
What information do we collect about you?
The CCTV recording may capture:
- Your image and the image of any companions
- Your location in and around the Municipal Offices
- The amount of time you are in the building
- Who you are visiting
Who do we share this information with?
Access to images will only be shared in limited and prescribed circumstances:
- Law enforcement agencies where images recorded would assist in a specific criminal enquiry
- Prosecution agencies
- Legal representatives
- The media where it is assessed by the Police that the public’s assistance is needed in order to assist the identification of a victim, witness or perpetrator in relation to a criminal incident.
- Council departments and partner organisations including the South West Audit Partnership, to assist with investigations where it is believed that there may have been a breach of council procedures.
Is there any information transferred to or stored on servers based outside the EEA?
No.
How long do we keep your information?
We keep the CCTV recordings for approximately six weeks (42 days) before they are overwritten by new recordings. Copies of recordings may be made and held for a longer period where it is considered that it may be required for legal proceedings.
Who do we collect information from?
Employees and visitors to the Municipal Offices.
What are the consequences if we do not collect the data?
The council will be unable to take the steps considered necessary to support the provision of a safe environment for its staff and visitors and to protect its assets.
Are any decisions about you made by automatic means?
No.