Public Consultation for Body Worn Video Cameras in East Lothian

Overview

Public Consultation - Privacy Impact Assessment

Parking Attendants with Body Worn Video Cameras 

East Lothian Council wants to improve travel for everybody, whether pedestrians, cyclists, bus passengers, car or lorry drivers. Parking Attendants are vital to keep traffic flowing safely and the transport network at its most efficient for all motorists. To help manage traffic, including on and off Street parking restrictions, East Lothian Council and service partner NSL, are to equip Parking Attendants with Body Worn Video Cameras.

Body Worn Video Cameras

Mounted on the chest or head these devices capture video and audio. They are activated by the officer when in situations where a recording may help improve safety. The data is encrypted and stored on the device (officers are not able to view or edit the footage) and transferred to a dedicated secure storage facility at the end of each shift where it remains for no more than 90 days, unless required for investigation, before being deleted.

Why are body worn video devices required?

Staff safety and professionalism is of utmost importance. Recording devices provide a factual record of events and have been shown to support staff in difficult situations and ensure a positive outcome for all.

Consultation

Privacy by Design is code of practice issued by the Information Commissioner under section 51 of the Data Protection Act and recommends that all services should be subject to a privacy impact assessment – which includes public consultation.

East Lothian Council and partner NSL wish to understand your views so they can be included in our privacy impact assessment.

The consultation is now open and runs to 22^nd December 2016. A copy of this notice is available to members of the public on request.

Email your comments to:

dataprotection@nsl.co.uk

Write to us at:

ELC PIA Consultation

Level 4

Westgate House

London

W5 1YY