Dear Resident,

Having CCTV on our properties can offer us reassurance and can deter would be criminals. However sometimes having CCTV could also have negative implications on our neighbours, especially if they believe that your CCTV may be intrusive on their Human Rights.

The use of recording equipment, such as CCTV or smart doorbells, to capture video or sound recordings outside the user’s property boundary is not a breach of data protection law.  

People should try to point their CCTV cameras away from their neighbours’ homes and gardens, shared spaces, or public streets. But this is not always possible.

When people capture images and audio recordings outside of their property boundary, they should consider how intrusive this activity is. They should consider whether they can point their cameras elsewhere or, if possible, apply filters or privacy blocks. In these circumstances, data protection law also requires them to follow certain rules – although these are difficult to enforce.    

If you need any guidance in relation what you can/can not do in relation to CCTV and Video Surveillance – please look at the following website which will hopefully assist you and prevent any potential arguments with your neighbour(s).

Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)

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Kind Regards

Dave

Cleethorpes Policing Team