SIA CCTV Data Protection (UK GDPR) 1

Question 1

Under UK GDPR, CCTV footage of identifiable individuals is classified as what?

Accepted Answer

Personal data

Answer

Public information

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Sensitive data only if audio is recorded

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Non-regulated information

Question 2

What is the 'lawful basis' most commonly used by CCTV operators for processing personal data?

Accepted Answer

Legitimate interests

Answer

Consent

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Legal obligation

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Vital interests

Question 3

Under UK GDPR, who is the 'data controller' in relation to a CCTV system?

Accepted Answer

The organisation that determines the purposes and means of processing the footage

Answer

The person who monitors the screens

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The company that installed the cameras

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The police

Question 4

What is the recommended maximum retention period for CCTV footage according to ICO guidance?

Accepted Answer

There is no set period — it should be no longer than necessary

Answer

7 days

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30 days

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1 year

Question 5

What must happen to CCTV footage once the retention period has expired?

Accepted Answer

It must be securely deleted or overwritten

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It must be archived permanently

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It must be sent to the police

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It can be kept indefinitely as a backup

Question 6

Who has the right to request that their CCTV footage be erased under UK GDPR?

Accepted Answer

Any data subject, though exemptions may apply

Answer

Only the police

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Only employees of the organisation

Answer

Nobody — CCTV footage cannot be erased