Home CCTV legal recording

I've had the Police at my house just before I got CCTV and asked them about CCTV. They said at the front of the property you can have it were you want and showing the whole street if you like. Said maybe best if you have a small amount of your property in.
As for the back, as long as its not invading anyones privacy then they are fine.
 
Just put the camera up and if anyone complains tell them to go and f off. Sometimes people can't get through a day without a moan.

We'd be alright if the law started prosecuting everyone who's got a camera up and it's slightly onto the road path or a neighbors fence, the courts would be full to the brim.
Or get a dome PTZ with the camera hidden. This way you can point it were you want without anyone knowing, I'm not saying I have like :):)
 
The police have asked for my footage a couple of times now and they can see the entire street . They haven't said a word. Your average bobby doesn't always have a good grasp of the law though.
 
copex said:
If your CCTV covers a public area you have to compile with the DPA, You need to have a sign to advise you are recording. this is down to an EU directive, see link below :)

Read here.... >> CCTV | ICO if you are in the uk :)
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I believe in terms of complying with the data protection act you need to ensure you have adequate signage in place and possibly a CCTV data protection kit. If you are capturing images on your own private property you do not need any warnings in place or worry about compliance but if you are pointing your cameras in to a public area you will need to put up signs like these. You can also purchase a complete data protection kit which includes log books, backup Cd's, labels and signage and stickers.

We have operated a system at our store for over 10 years and have used it to prosecute shoplifters etc and have never been questioned about data protection. We do have signs in place and only one staff member has access but we do not have a log book in operation. The police have had full access when ever they require but have never said we are doing anything wrong. I think sometimes all you need is a "Do Gooder" to throw a spanner in the works and the next thing you are unable to defend your property and possessions from would be thieves.

I think it is always worth while inveasting in CCTV signs because they act as a great deterrent. Even if you do not have a genuine system in place they will probably prevent a lot of crime happening just on their own.
 
I put cameras up about 8 months ago.
Told neighbours either side of me and let them see the footage.
Both were fine and told me they didn't care.

Old boy few doors down tried to sh1t stir saying I was breaking the law.
Showed him the leaflet I picked up from our local cop shop.
Then told him in a polite manner in my best accent where to go using only 2 words.

Cheeky bugger asked me about 2 months later would I check my cameras as he had stuff stolen.

Had to use them 2 words again.
 
there is 2 laws one for business and one for non business,buisness pay to have it they can cover all area,at your home in Scotland you can point cams anywere but not at the windows or front door,or if people have a sun spot were they are near to nothing on you cant that's comfort space in Scotland you don't pay for houses and you cant point into private land but in England its bit harder.
 
I have put up a new setup from maplins now because the cameras I had were not that great in the dark this new setup works fantastic at night and does not overlook anyone's property happy :banana:days
 
berr22 said:
I have put up a new setup from maplins now because the cameras I had were not that great in the dark this new setup works fantastic at night and does not overlook anyone's property happy :banana:days
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Which kit did you go for? I am looking to buy but don't know where to start.
 
Hi

Follow link
[(Used) Lorex 2MP NVR 4 Channel IP CCTV Kit with 4 Cameras | Maplin

It said it was pre-owned set but all it was it had been opened its brand new but £100 cheaper, I looked at cheaper sets on flyby but Maplin's returns policy is second to none so they don't mess about if you return anything unused unlike flyby were you have to start posting messing about takes weeks so its worth a little extra to buy from a store. Fitting you do have to do some drilling and routing Ethernet cables and mounting the cameras, the pictures I get are great at a fairly decent 30-40 feet away, I can also view from anywhere from my phone, Maplin's offer a fitting if required for a fee, but if your any good at DIY easy to install in around 4 hours for 4 cameras depends were you would intend to run cables and unit.
 
berr22 said:
Hi

Follow link
[(Used) Lorex 2MP NVR 4 Channel IP CCTV Kit with 4 Cameras | Maplin

It said it was pre-owned set but all it was it had been opened its brand new but £100 cheaper, I looked at cheaper sets on flyby but Maplin's returns policy is second to none so they don't mess about if you return anything unused unlike flyby were you have to start posting messing about takes weeks so its worth a little extra to buy from a store. Fitting you do have to do some drilling and routing Ethernet cables and mounting the cameras, the pictures I get are great at a fairly decent 30-40 feet away, I can also view from anywhere from my phone, Maplin's offer a fitting if required for a fee, but if your any good at DIY easy to install in around 4 hours for 4 cameras depends were you would intend to run cables and unit.[/QUOTE
they are a plug and play very easy to fit,all you need to before you do fit is make a plan of the best spots and then fit,mind when you do you will upset Neighbours lol,i have a Neighbours who is a pain in the ass so I added 16 cameras to piss him right off lmao
anyway make a plan of were if you can make sure they are over 10 foot high if you can keep wires hidden do so if not just go higher you nan use rg5 or 6 or rg59 I like to use rg5 I can put 3 or 4 cameras on 1 wire,less mess ,test your area just don't point right into the front doors of houses or front window,other than that your good .
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I've read through a bit of this thread and won't lie to you it may already be answered here. Just a quick one my house is right next to a park, am I alright to set up a camera system showing my back fence where park is adjacent? Obviously I'm going to try and avoid park but it's not an exact science.. someone told me as long as your property is on film it could be used in evidence should something happen, however you can get done if footage you own does not have your property on it.
 
wenglishboy said:
I've read through a bit of this thread and won't lie to you it may already be answered here. Just a quick one my house is right next to a park, am I alright to set up a camera system showing my back fence where park is adjacent? Obviously I'm going to try and avoid park but it's not an exact science.. someone told me as long as your property is on film it could be used in evidence should something happen, however you can get done if footage you own does not have your property on it.
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Could you mount the camera covertly below the level of the fence (guaranteed no park footage then) then install a dummy higher. Then you get a deterrent plus better footage of scroats that climb into the garden. No-one expects a camera at face hight :).
 
I suppose I could but if I am allowed by law to have a high camera focused on my property then I would prefer that option. In summer the park is covered with green but in winter it's a bit more exposed, obviously it's used more in summer and I don't have a problem with people climbing over from park as it is guarded with heavy duty railings. It's just my camera will obviously be seeing a little of the park at height.
 
Yes I will deffo pop in and ask the question with police... at least then if I'm told I'm ok I can ask them to put it on record via the visitors register they always seem to have at front f desk.. thanks wise words..
 
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