CCTV - Freedom of Information Bureau

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Thanks John

If you contact the Information Commissioners Office they can send you an information pack, not all cctv systems have to be registered,(I would doubt it if yours does) it is dependant on the information you are storing. The Data Protection Act also comes into it.

Do all CCTV systems need to be registered? We have a system that just monitors the main entrances into the building. They are all fixed cameras. They are not used to monitor staff performance or anything like that.

I can give you a little more information on this, if you want to register as you should do. the address is

Notification Dept

Information Commissioners Office

PO Box 66

Wilmslow

Cheshire

SK9 5AX

Tele No. 01625 545740

And the cost is £35

This certainly sounds like a scam, under the Data Protection Act you should register with the Office of the Information Commisioner and when registered the cost is only about £35

I have heard of this scam in the past,

so beware

I have received a fairly professional form and leaflet from 'The Freedom of Information Bureau' stating I am required to register my use of CCTV. The address is a box number in Blackpool and no phone number listed. They want £175 to register. Has anyone else received something like this? I believe this is a scam and anyone receiving something like this should be wary.