USING PANASONIC HOME NETWORK SYSTEM
Thank you for purchasing Panasonic Home Network System Products.
This guidance is provided to help you to understand how you should use Panasonic Home Network system to comply with current UK laws1. This information is for general guidance on your rights and responsibilities and is not legal advice. If you need more details on your rights and responsibilities or legal advice about how to use CCTV cameras, please contact an adviser or solicitor. You can also find more information on the Information Commissioner’s (ICO) website.
Where can I install CCTV cameras?
• If you own your home then you do not need any permission to fit the cameras on/in it.
• If you do not own your home you will need written permission from the landlord or owner of the property before installing any cameras.
• You must not fit your cameras on a neighbour’s property without their consent; you will need to obtain written permission before installing any cameras on someone else’s property.
• You must not fit cameras onto any street lighting columns, trees, public buildings or public fencing without written consent from the responsible authority.
What can I monitor with my CCTV System?
If you are planning to install cameras for monitoring parts of the street or any other areas outside your own property, please refer to the Data Protection Act 1998 and related ICO guidance to know your rights and responsibilities and to clarify what you can and cannot monitor.
Personal data processed by an individual only for the purposes of that individual’s personal, family or household affairs are exempt from the Data Protection Act 1998, therefore you can freely install CCTV cameras for these purposes within your own property.
Can I point my cameras to my neighbour’s property?
You must respect your neighbour’s right to privacy. CCTV should not be directed into someone else’s home or property. If you misuse your CCTV system you could face criminal or civil consequences. Using CCTV to infringe on another person’s privacy on more than one occasion could be considered as harassment which is a serious criminal/civil offence. Using CCTV images for voyeuristic or anti-social purposes are also offences that the police can deal with under criminal law.
Do I need to display CCTV signs?
No, if cameras are only monitoring within your property.
However for monitoring outside your property, it is strongly recommended to display signs and in any event you must comply with the Data protection Act 1998 and related ICO guidance. In addition, signs informing people they are entering an area covered by CCTV may help deter individuals from committing offences against you or your property.
Panasonic may update this guidance from time to time.
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1 as of 20/04/15