Section 35(1)(a) of the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (PoFA) requires that I prepare a report about the exercise of my functions, give a copy to the Secretary of State and publish the report. Section 35(2) PoFA requires the Secretary …
Many of you who follow my blogs are aware that in March this year I launched the National Surveillance Camera Strategy for England and Wales. At the heart of my approach is the desire to drive up standards across the …
Getting a fully operational surveillance camera system up and running takes a number of steps. Considering why you want a system, buying that system, having it installed, operating it, storing data, extracting data when required and maintaining the system so …
Only a few years ago facial recognition technology seemed like science fiction but now it’s very much a reality. I mentioned in a recent blog a conference I went to about three years ago where the facial recognition technology I …
Are you certain that your surveillance camera system is working as well as it was when it was first installed? Working as well as it was one, two or three years ago? Working at all? In Principle 10 of the …
Do you know who’s watching you? I’ve said in a previous blog that surveillance cameras are everywhere and they are – there’s no getting away from it. They help protect our communities but if they are used inappropriately they can …
CCTV is everywhere in the UK – up to 6 million CCTV cameras according to a British Security Industry Association report in 2013.
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Surveillance Camera Commissioner's Office
This is the official blog for the Surveillance Camera Commissioner’s Office. We aim to give you updates on the current issues in the sector, share ideas and importantly invite your views on the use of surveillance cameras.
