The Most Important Data Protection Principle in Video Surveillance

The primary learning objective of our new eLearning course from the focus series is as follows:

‚Video surveillance must be coordinated with those responsible for data protection and must not be implemented independently.‘

If this is the only takeaway, then in practice, much has already been achieved. It prevents uncontrolled implementation, avoids fines, and eliminates unnecessary stress with regulatory authorities and affected individuals.

However, our new DSN train focus course, Video Surveillance for Project Managers goes even further. It outlines the key legal and organisational framework conditions that must be observed when implementing video surveillance. This includes questions such as:

• For what purposes and under what conditions can video surveillance be legally justified?
• What transparency obligations exist?
• Is recording permitted, and if so, for how long?
• What restrictions and prohibitions must be observed?

Additionally, the course covers important aspects of selecting and procuring surveillance technology, as well as measures that can either facilitate or hinder compliant video surveillance.

Industry-specific concerns are also addressed, allowing participants to explore topics most relevant to them. This may include video surveillance in retail environments, on construction sites, in medical practices, or general building security measures.

Ultimately, the course is designed to help companies, public authorities, and other organisations responsible for data protection prevent uncontrolled surveillance implementation. As part of our focus series, this eLearning course serves as an organisational measure to ensure compliance with data protection regulations.

Our smart Learning Management System (LMS), which enables easy deployment of the eLearning course at no additional cost, also supports organisations in meeting their accountability obligations.

This course is aimed at all individuals within an organisation who may play a role in deciding whether to implement video surveillance – or who might otherwise consider initiating such a system due to a lack of awareness.

Interested? Feel free to give us a call or use our contact form.