CAN IMAGES OF THE PUBLIC ROAD BE CAPTURED WITH VIDEO SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS?

21 Aug CAN IMAGES OF THE PUBLIC ROAD BE CAPTURED WITH VIDEO SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS?

The answer is, it DEPENDS.

• First of all, all administrative permissions must exist for installation.

• Secondly, in order to be able to take captures of video-captured images it must be demonstrated that there is a legitimate basis or reason for such processing (public interest in the case of public bodies, legal obligation, or legitimate interest of company or individual).

• Normally, the legitimate interest in the case of companies or private entities is the purpose of preserving the safety of people and goods, as well as facilities.

• However, IMAGES OF THE PUBLIC ROAD MAY BE CAPTURED to the extent that it is essential and necessary for the aforementioned purpose and so can be therefore demonstrated.[:]