If a member of the public has been monitored on cctv in a local park and they wish to view the image do they?

Question

A, Have open access to the recording.
B, Have no right to see the recording.
C, Have access but only after permission from the police
D, Have access to the recording but only for the timeframe involved and after any other individuals images have been obscured.

Answer 1

C & D.

Answer 2

Oh, why would they want to see it?



But I am not sure of the correct answer. I guess under the freedom of information act, they might have a right to see it - but via which route, I don't know. The other thing to remember is that most recordings are only kept for between 28-31 days - so it is not kept permanently and will be erased.



Thousands and thousands of members of the public are caught on CCTV EVERY day - in parks, shopping centres, shops etc. etc. It is mainly there to help prevent and detect crime. I think you would have to have very good reasons - otherwise the time of the police and other agencies who operate CCTV systems would be spent answering such requests.

Answer 3

no they dont have to show you the tapes... they only way they would is if you did something illegal and they were using the tape as evidence against you, in which case they would have to show your laywer. If you didnt do something wrong then why worry? Like the other people said you are on cctv numerous times a day so whats the big deal about the park. If you know there are cameras in place why do something that you are affraid that someone might see? The cameras are there to protect the public I wish they had them in the parks here, maybe that would help cut back on the crimes that take place there.

Answer 4

Not sure which catagory this falls in. I suppose C is nearest. Basically what happens is if you wish to view the tape it has to be for a criminal reason - like you were assaulted or pick pocketed etc. Then the police will request and view the tape prior to you - you see only the frames relevant to you. Although you may be legally entitled to view for non legal reasons - the CCTV room will ask you for details of what you want and then tell you the camera was facng the wrong way and they cant see anything on the tape. That way it shuts people up. xx

Answer 5

They have gathered information about you and it is stored in a retrievable format, so you have a right to access the information and ensure it is correct relevant up to date and held for a reason. You apply for the image over a set time frame. the CCTV operators take your fee (you nearly always have to pay for the admin) spend hours blurring everyone else then you watch the film. Generally CCTV is run by the council not the Police.



Your answer 'D' is most accurate.

Answer 6

You can always ask the city, (or who ever else is doing the recording) but they have the right to say no. Unfortunitaly when you are in public you can be video taped, photographed and even tape recoreded without your consent. Now sertin rules apply when the video is used for entertainment purposes, like reality tv, but thats because they are interactiong with you. andthat has to do with civil law, not criminal law. Chances are if you ask, they will say no, because they wont just do it when ever anyone asks, too time consuming. however if you are the victum of a crime and you feel that there is evidance on the tape that will help your case, the court can suponia the tape. hope i helped.

Answer 7

I think the law is you have no right to privacy in a public place. My hobby is taking photos of shops to record local history. In my case I remove people from the photos to avoid any future problems but I have no need to do this under the law.

Remember you can be photographed and used in a newspaper etc without your permission.

Answer 8

C & D

Under the data protection laws they do not have to show the cctv images.

A person I know was robbed in a supermarket (purse stolen) they asked to see the cctv, and was not allowed, only the police could view it on her behalf, incase the criminal was compromised or persons take actions against the criminal.

Answer 9

What were u doing? Everybody is captured on cctv hundreds of times a day, i think u would b wasting police time unles u were doin somethin illegal in which case they will probably come 2 u b4 u get 2 them.

Answer 10

C and D but only if it's being used against them during criminal proceedings, otherwise the Freedom of info and Data protection act are exempt.

Answer 11

If your pants were round your ankles, half the police force will have seen this by now.



You need a solicitor. It's never too soon to see a solicitor.

Answer 12

I think C and D. However, it sounds like public information that may be available to all. Court filings are, after all!

Answer 13

'D' only. Under the data protection act the police have to give you acess and you don't need their permission. justagree on a mutual time

Answer 14

the answer is c&d together, but c over d.