When using CCTV, security operatives must:

When using CCTV, security operatives must:

• A. Comply with current data protection legislation (DPA)
• B. Share footage publicly upon request
• C. Disable cameras at night
• D. Keep footage for at least 10 years

Answer: (A)

Using CCTV means you’re processing personal data, so you must follow data protection rules. Security operatives are data controllers for the footage, and you need a lawful basis to process it, be transparent about when and why cameras are used (via signage and policies), collect only what’s necessary for security, keep the footage secure and access-controlled, respect individuals’ rights, and retain recordings only as long as needed per your retention schedule. Publicly sharing footage would violate privacy and data protection rights, and turning cameras off at night would weaken security and isn’t a required practice. Keeping footage for a fixed long period, like ten years, isn’t automatically required and must be justified by a specific purpose. In short, the essential requirement is to comply with current data protection legislation.

Using CCTV means you’re processing personal data, so you must follow data protection rules. Security operatives are data controllers for the footage, and you need a lawful basis to process it, be transparent about when and why cameras are used (via signage and policies), collect only what’s necessary for security, keep the footage secure and access-controlled, respect individuals’ rights, and retain recordings only as long as needed per your retention schedule. Publicly sharing footage would violate privacy and data protection rights, and turning cameras off at night would weaken security and isn’t a required practice. Keeping footage for a fixed long period, like ten years, isn’t automatically required and must be justified by a specific purpose. In short, the essential requirement is to comply with current data protection legislation.