{"id":5049,"date":"2020-07-20T10:00:55","date_gmt":"2020-07-20T08:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.startups.ch\/en\/?p=5049"},"modified":"2020-07-19T20:39:21","modified_gmt":"2020-07-19T18:39:21","slug":"rules-for-video-surveillance-on-private-premises","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.startups.ch\/en\/rules-for-video-surveillance-on-private-premises\/","title":{"rendered":"Rules for Video Surveillance on private Premises"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

More and more companies are using cameras on\ncompany premises to keep an eye on the behaviour of employees and customers.\nVideo surveillance is intended to provide an incentive for correct behaviour\nand serve as evidence in the event of a dispute. However, there are several\nprinciples to be observed when using video cameras on private premises.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Swiss data\nprotection law hardly regulates video surveillance in private companies. This\nis despite the fact that cameras are increasingly being used on private\npremises. For example, to give people a sense of security or to have evidence\nin the event of damage to property. However, there are various rules to be\nobserved when using video surveillance in private companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Protective\npurpose<\/strong>: Surveillance\nwithout a reason is not permitted. Rather, video surveillance must be justified\nby an overriding public or private interest. This criterion is fulfilled, for\nexample, if the surveillance serves to protect persons or property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Recording\narea<\/strong>: The area in\nwhich video surveillance is permitted is locally limited to the own property.\nConsequently, surveillance is only allowed on the private premises. In\naddition, the recording may only cover the necessary area. For example, the\ncamera set up by a jeweler to monitor his entrance area may not also film the\nentrance of the lingerie store next door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Proportionality\nand appropriateness<\/strong>:\nVideo surveillance must be proportionate and appropriate. This means that the\nintrusion into the privacy of the persons concerned, which video surveillance\nrepresents, must be in reasonable proportion to the purpose of protection. In\naddition, other protective measures must first be taken before video\nsurveillance is used. For example, a jeweler must first install an alarm system\nor lockable showcases before he or she can use video surveillance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4.<\/strong> Detectability<\/strong>: The persons\nconcerned must be informed of the surveillance before entering the monitored\narea. In practice, this is usually done by means of a sign that informs about\nthe video surveillance. The notice must also draw the attention of the persons\nconcerned to their right to information under data protection law. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

5.<\/strong> Deletion<\/strong>: Recordings that\nare not required must be promptly deleted. As a rule, this is the case after 24\nhours, but at the latest after 48 hours. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

6.<\/strong> Material protection<\/strong>: The\nrecordings may only be evaluated by a limited number of persons. For example,\nby the security personnel of the company or the police. In addition, the video\nmaterial must be protected against unauthorised access. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

7.<\/strong> Special areas<\/strong>: Special rules\napply to certain areas. For example, surveillance in cloakrooms or nudist areas\nof recreational facilities may be permissible if the (tacit) consent of\nvisitors has been obtained by means of signs or contracts of use. In contrast,\nvideo surveillance is prohibited in individual changing rooms or toilet\ncubicles of department stores. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For businesses, it is advisable to clarify the permissibility of video surveillance before installing a camera in order to prevent later legal disputes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Source: Daniel Kettinger: \u00abVideo\u00fcberwachung im privaten Betrieb: Ja, Aber korrekt!\u00bb in: Datenschutz aus der Praxis (01\/19).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\u00bb Blog<\/a>\u00bb Found online<\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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