6 ways CCTV can be used in the workplace, and the regulations you must follow
Closed circuit television, or CCTV, is used in abundance across the country, in a range of settings and for a vast variety of circumstances. Using cameras in the workplace is very common, as it can be an extremely valuable resource.
We have outlined 6 key ways organisations can use CCTV, and the benefits it can bring:
It is an effective way to improve the safety of employees, customers and visitors, as well as increase the safety of your premises and assets.
People can also view CCTV footage remotely, and set up alerts when unusual activity is occurring at specific times of the day or night, further increasing safety.
However many people think security is the only use of CCTV, and this is not the case…
This use of CCTV is particularly prevalent in industrial and oil and gas environments, however a whole host of companies use it for this purpose.
For example, CCTV could show you that customers and visitors regularly get lost or confused upon entering your building, that employees take a particularly long time to complete certain processes, or even that there is overcrowding in areas of the building. This footage allows management to flag up these issues, and subsequently review, refine and improve them.
Ultimately, CCTV can be another tool in your arsenal to drive cost savings and efficiencies.
We can clearly see that there are a whole host of uses for CCTV at work, beyond simply security. However, although CCTV can bring many useful and tangible benefits to a business, there are also key rules you must abide by to avoid discrepancies or legal issues.
Here are the key things you should know:
For a full guide of using CCTV in an organisation, there is a full and comprehensive guide available here.
If you’re interested in CCTV for your business, or would like further information, please contact the Kore Solutions team by emailing sales@kore-solutions.co.uk or calling 01224 228952.
We have outlined 6 key ways organisations can use CCTV, and the benefits it can bring:
- Security
It is an effective way to improve the safety of employees, customers and visitors, as well as increase the safety of your premises and assets.
People can also view CCTV footage remotely, and set up alerts when unusual activity is occurring at specific times of the day or night, further increasing safety.
However many people think security is the only use of CCTV, and this is not the case…
- Health and safety
This use of CCTV is particularly prevalent in industrial and oil and gas environments, however a whole host of companies use it for this purpose.
- Monitoring and improving processes
For example, CCTV could show you that customers and visitors regularly get lost or confused upon entering your building, that employees take a particularly long time to complete certain processes, or even that there is overcrowding in areas of the building. This footage allows management to flag up these issues, and subsequently review, refine and improve them.
Ultimately, CCTV can be another tool in your arsenal to drive cost savings and efficiencies.
- Training
- Legal compliance
- Disputes and issues
We can clearly see that there are a whole host of uses for CCTV at work, beyond simply security. However, although CCTV can bring many useful and tangible benefits to a business, there are also key rules you must abide by to avoid discrepancies or legal issues.
Here are the key things you should know:
- You must tell people that they may be recorded, and this is most commonly achieved by displaying signs in the premises that are clearly visible.
- You must also inform the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) your reasons for using CCTV in your place of work.
- It is also advised that you strictly control who has access to the CCTV recordings, and ensure that it is only ever used for the purpose intended. For example, if you have opted to use CCTV to monitor crime, it cannot be used to monitor the work of your employees.
- Anyone can request to see the footage of him or her recorded via your CCTV, and you must provide this within 40 days. You can, however, charge up to £10 for this.
For a full guide of using CCTV in an organisation, there is a full and comprehensive guide available here.
If you’re interested in CCTV for your business, or would like further information, please contact the Kore Solutions team by emailing sales@kore-solutions.co.uk or calling 01224 228952.