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The Annual Report of the Surveillance Camera Commissioner 2016/17

Posted by: davidbuxton, Posted on: 10 January 2018 - Categories: ANPR, Body worn video, CCTV, Local authorities, National surveillance camera strategy, Policing, Privacy, Surveillance camera code of practice, Surveillance cameras
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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 …

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National programme of local authority workshops hosted by the Surveillance Camera Commissioner

Posted by: davidbuxton, Posted on: 21 December 2017 - Categories: CCTV, Local authorities, National surveillance camera strategy, Surveillance camera code of practice, Surveillance cameras
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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 …

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My advisory council provides advice

Posted by: Tony Porter, Posted on: 20 November 2017 - Categories: National surveillance camera strategy
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Well - no surprises there then! But what is the Council? What do we discuss and how does it inform me in my role as Surveillance Camera Commissioner? 

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A whole system approach to surveillance cameras

Posted by: Tony Porter, Posted on: 10 August 2017 - Categories: National surveillance camera strategy, Surveillance camera code of practice, Surveillance cameras
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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 …

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National surveillance camera strategy - engaging the public

Posted by: William Webster, Posted on: 28 July 2017 - Categories: National surveillance camera stratgey
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Hi, I’m Professor William Webster Director at the Centre for Research into Information, Surveillance and Privacy (CRISP) and Professor of Public Policy and Management at the University of Stirling. I’m leading the civil engagement strand of the National Surveillance Camera …

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