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Keeping Bexley Safe

Code of Practice for the Operation of Closed Circuit Television (CCTV)

Bexley Community Safety Partnership and the Metropolitan Police Service

Introduction and Summary of Contents

This document sets out the standards and legislation under which the public Closed Circuit Television System is operated in the Bexley on behalf of the Bexley Community Safety Partnership and the Metropolitan Police Service.

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Introduction and Purpose (389KB, pdf file)

Section 1: Introduction and Objectives – Sets out the principal partners involved and the objectives of the CCTV system

Section 2: Statement of Purpose and Principles – Sets out the general principles of operation, camera siting, monitoring and recording facilities, staffing, handling of recorded material, and dealing with changes to the code of practice

Details of the Code of Practice (173KB, pdf file)

Section 3: Privacy and Data Protection – Sets out how data is collected and processed in accordance with legislation, and circumstances under which information can be requested and provided

Section 4: Accountability and Public Information – Sets out the ways in which the CCTV system is operated in an open and accountable fashion and how this information is made accessible.

Section 5: Assessment of the System and Code of Practice – Sets out the procedures for independent evaluation, auditing and inspecting the operation of the CCTV system

Section 6: Human Resources – Sets out the training and discipline codes for staff associated with the CCTV system.

Section 7: Control and Operation of Cameras – Sets out who may operate the cameras and standards for maintenance of the system.

Section 8: Access to, and Security of, Monitoring Room and Associated Equipment – Sets out who may enter the Control Room, and under what circumstances

Section 9: Management of Recorded Material – Sets out the requirements for handling and storing and managing recorded material

Section 10: Video Prints – Sets out the circumstances under which prints can be taken from recorded data

Appendices (455KB, pdf file)

Appendix A – Key Personnel and Responsibilities
Appendix B – Extracts from Data Protection Act 1988
Appendix C – National Standard for the release of data to third parties
Appendix D – Restricted Access Notice
Appendix E – Declaration of Confidentiality
Appendix F – Inspector’s Declaration of Confidentiality
Appendix G – Subject Access Request Form
Appendix H – Maps of Permanent Cameras
Appendix I – Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act Guiding Principles
Appendix J – Superintendent's Letter Authorising Surveillance
Appendix K – Council's Letter Authorising Surveillance