Ashford and Tenterden CCTV Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs)

Ashford Borough Council operates the Public Space Surveillance (PSS) System in accordance with all laws and acknowledges that data may be released by investigatory bodies to identify persons of interest. A General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) compliant sign is clearly displayed in the proximity of all cameras to inform persons that PSS is in operation.

PSS does not discriminate against any particular section of the community. PSS records actual events that have taken place. To mitigate against all reasonable privacy risks arising from the PSS system where possible all cameras will not be installed directly in line with a window where privacy would be expected. Where there is a risk to privacy both mechanical and/or digital privacy masks will be considered at time of the camera being installed and this will be reviewed on a regular basis. All members of staff are fully trained and licensed by the Security Industry Authority (SIA).

Privacy impacts assessments (PIA) have been carried out on all individual public space cameras owned by Ashford Borough Council. These are reviewed on a regular basis.