The Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario (IPC) published Guidelines for the Use of Video Surveillance in an attempt to regulate the use of surveillance and protect user privacy, the agency said in a statement. “Video footage captured by cameras is regularly used to assist in the investigation of wrongdoing,” the IPC report states. “However, the use of these surveillance technologies can put individuals’ privacy at risk. Therefore, it is important to carefully consider both whether it is appropriate to install video surveillance and how it is used.” The guidelines cover everything from “appropriate retention periods” to “notices of collection” while aiming to blend old guidance with new. “By following these guidelines, institutions can use video surveillance technologies, while protecting individuals’ privacy in accordance with their obligations under Ontario’s privacy legislation,” the report notes.
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