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UK ICO rules by home camera circumstance
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- 01Check the camera view
See whether it captures people outside the property boundary. Source 1
- 02Reduce what it captures
Where possible, angle the camera away from neighbours or shared areas. Use masking where appropriate. Source 1
- 03Manage the footage
Give notice, store the footage securely, delete it regularly and handle requests. Source 1
A small change to the camera position or privacy settings can change what it captures. The ICO advises collecting only what is needed.
UK ICO rules by home camera circumstance
The ICO guidance covers domestic fixed cameras and smart doorbells. The table is about data protection and the recording boundary.
| Source | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Camera stays within own private boundary | Position the field of view within your property where possible | ICO recommends this starting point | Source 1 |
| Camera covers neighbouring property | Data protection law applies to images or audio captured outside the boundary | Limit coverage to what is needed | Source 1 |
| Camera covers a pavement or communal area | Data protection law applies to images or audio captured outside the boundary | Consider repositioning or using a privacy block | Source 1 |
| People appear in captured footage | Be prepared to deal with a request for their personal information | ICO says a response is usually due within one calendar month | Source 1 |
| Recorded footage retained | Store it securely, restrict access and delete it regularly or automatically | Applies where the system records beyond the boundary | Source 1 |
| Person objects to being recorded | Stop recording the person if there is no legitimate reason to continue | Consider the objection in context | Source 1 |