CCTV cameras on the tram line [2005] IEDPC 8

CCTV cameras on the tram line [2005] IEDPC 8

CCTV cameras must not be positioned so as to capture non-relevant images, including private property, as this constitutes excessive data collection under data protection law.

Citation
[2005] IEDPC 8
Parties
Complainant: Complainant; Respondent: C (Tram operators)
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Procedural Posture
Data Protection Complaint / Decision by Data Protection Commissioner
Outcome
Complaint upheld; remedial action directed and implemented.
Legal Topics
CCTV Surveillance, Excessive Data Collection, Private Property Monitoring
Data Protection Privacy CCTV Surveillance Excessive Data Collection Private Property Monitoring

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Parties

Complainant

Complainant

C (Tram operators)

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Data Protection Complaint / Decision by Data Protection Commissioner

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether CCTV monitoring of private property by tram operator constitutes excessive data collection under data protection law

Ratio Decidendi

CCTV cameras must not be positioned so as to capture non-relevant images, including private property, as this constitutes excessive data collection under data protection law.

Court Disposition

Complaint upheld; remedial action directed and implemented.

Orders

  • C to immediately rectify camera positioning to prevent monitoring of private property
  • C to ensure camera settings cannot be changed by control room personnel