Sar To Request Cctv Footage

[killersla]

Hello all hoping someone could clear something up for me.

All supermarkets have CCTV these days to deter shop lifters. I think by law they have to display notices at the front of there stores telling the public there are CCTV cameras in operation for there own safety.

Supermarkets are private property and customers are invited in to do there shopping.

So my question is under the rules of the DPA can someone request CCTV footage were they were filmed mabe due to an incident or accident in the car park.

What about all the other people on the film aswell do they have to be informed or there faces blanked out.

Or is it just the police who can request such footage from supermarkets and not the genral public?

Any info would be great thanks
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Can someone make a SAR request for CCTV footage from a supermarket?

[Paule]

Re: Sar To Request Cctv Footage

You can SAR them, but you will have to give them plenty of info, so they can ascertain its you
ie, description of clothing, whereabouts you are, pretty precise time, etc

This was covered on a TV show a few months back, but dont hold your breath on recieving the info any time soon, or at all, because most places havent got a clue about the DPA provision for CCTV.

If I find the link to the program i will put it up

PKea

[Amy]

Re: Sar To Request Cctv Footage

This thread has some information. In particular, post #5 CCTV and bank dispute - Legal Beagles

[Paule]

Re: Sar To Request Cctv Footage

Here is the ICO Info

CCTV camera, the Data Protection Act - Organisations - ICO

[killersla]

Re: Sar To Request Cctv Footage

thanks for all the info guys has cleared up a few questions thanks