CCTV and Body Cameras Privacy Notices

CCTV and Body Cameras Privacy Notices

 

Body Worn Video Cameras

Different services use body worn video cameras (BWVC) in Gwynedd in order to provide evidence for prosecutions and also to ensure staff safety. 

The services that use the cameras are listed below: 

  • Public Protection Service
    • Gathering evidence in relation to criminal cases
    • For health and safety purposes to protect Officers
    • Street Care Service
      • Gathering evidence in relation to criminal cases
      • For health and safety purposes to protect Officers
      • Parking Service
      • Maritime Service
      • Public Footpaths Service

Purpose and legal basis for processing

Our purpose when operating the systems is to prevent and disclose offences and staff safety. 

Our legal basis for processing any personal data held is article 6(1)(e) of the General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), which allows us to process data when necessary for the purposes of our public task. 

Our legal basis for processing any special category personal data is article 9 (2) (g) of the General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), which allows us to process data when necessary for significant reasons in the public interest. Part 2, schedule 1, paragraph 12(1) is a legal basis for processing any personal data for regulation needs or dishonesty.

Our legal basis for the processing of any personal data regarding legal prosecutions / offences is part 35 (2), (b) of the Data Protection Act 2018.

 

What will we do with your information? 

Images will be stored and kept safely on our systems. Access will be fully controlled by relevant staff only. 

We may disclose personal information to third parties, but only if required by law, or where it is permitted otherwise under Data Protection legislation.

Your information may be used as evidence in a court case.


How long do we keep your information?

We will not store your information for a longer period than necessary. Usually, records (BWVC) are stored for up to 30 days but this may depend on the purpose of the information. Images may be kept for longer periods if required for law enforcement purposes.

When we dispose of personal information, we will do so in a safe manner.

 

With whom do we share your information?

Examples of third parties we could share your information with include (but is not limited to):

  • The Police
  • Individuals requesting their own information
  • Solicitors
  • Courts in prosecution or appeal cases
  • Councillors in a licensing committee

Claims and complaints

See the relevant section on our website 

https://www.gwynedd.llyw.cymru/en/Council/Information/Privacy-notices-and-cookies.aspx


Last updated: February 2022

The Council operates a town centre CCTV system in Bangor, Caernarfon, Pwllheli, and Porthmadog.

The CCTV Camera Location map has further details.

It also is responsible for other local systems on Council buildings such as libraries, museums, council offices etc.

Purpose and legal basis for processing 

Our purpose in operating the systems is for the prevention and detection of crime and public safety.

Our legal basis for processing any of the personal data captured is article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR which allow us to process data when it is necessary for the purposes of our legitimate interests.

What we will do with your information

Images will be captured and held securely on our systems. Access will be strictly controlled to relevant staff only.

We may disclose personal information to a third party, but only where it is required by law, or where it is otherwise allowed under the Data Protection legislation. 

How long we will hold your information

  • We will not keep your information any longer than necessary.  CCTV recordings are mostly kept for up to 90 for public space systems, and 60 days for internal Highways and Municipal systems. Images may be retained for longer periods if required for law enforcement purposes.

  • When we dispose of personal information, we will do so in a secure way.

Who we may share your information with

Examples of third parties who we may share your information with include (but are not limited to):

  • Police

  • Individuals who may request their own information

  • Solicitors

  • Media 

Last updated: February 2022