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Stop Guessing Whether Your CCTV Is Legal

Your installer left a folder of paperwork you've never opened. Your cameras record personal data every day — and when an employee asks for footage or the ICO sends a letter, you need a policy, a camera register, proper signage, and a response process you don't have. CamComply replaces the chaos with one dashboard that keeps you compliant.

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You Installed Cameras for Security — Then the Paperwork Started

Most UK SMEs don't realise how many legal obligations come with operating cameras. Here's what goes wrong.

An employee submits a DSAR

The one-month statutory clock starts immediately. Without a process, you risk breaching the deadline and facing ICO enforcement.

Your camera register is a paper logbook

The installer left a folder nobody updates. New cameras get added, old ones removed — your records no longer match reality.

ICO registration lapses

Forgetting to renew your £52–78/yr ICO data protection fee can result in enforcement action from the ICO. It's easy to miss when nobody tracks it.

Signage doesn't meet requirements

A customer or employee complains. Your signs are missing the data controller name, purpose, or contact details — a clear breach.

From Zero to Compliant in an Afternoon

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Add your cameras

Register each camera with its location, purpose, and retention period.

2

Generate documents

Create your DPIA, CCTV policy, and signage requirements in minutes.

3

Set reminders

Configure alerts for retention schedules, ICO renewal, and review dates.

4

Stay compliant

Your dashboard shows real-time status with alerts for upcoming deadlines.

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Why UK SMEs Need CCTV Compliance Software

Know exactly where you stand

Your compliance dashboard scores your readiness across every CCTV obligation — camera register, DPIA, signage, retention, ICO registration.

Generate documents in minutes

Stop spending hours with Word templates. CamComply creates compliant policies, DPIAs, and signage specifications from your camera data.

Never miss a statutory deadline

Automated reminders for one-month DSAR deadlines, annual ICO fee renewal, retention schedule reviews, and policy update dates.

Built around ICO guidance

Every template and checklist follows the Surveillance Camera Code of Practice, UK GDPR, and DPA 2018 — not generic data protection boilerplate.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a CCTV policy for my business?

Yes. Any UK business operating CCTV that captures identifiable images must have a CCTV policy under the Data Protection Act 2018. The policy should explain why you use CCTV, how footage is stored and retained, who can access it, and how individuals can exercise their rights. Without a documented policy, you risk enforcement action from the ICO.

What is a DPIA for CCTV?

A Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) for CCTV evaluates the privacy risks of your surveillance system. Under UK GDPR, a DPIA is required when processing is likely to result in a high risk to individuals — which CCTV monitoring almost always qualifies for. It should cover the purpose of surveillance, necessity, proportionality, and measures to mitigate risk.

How long can you keep CCTV footage in the UK?

There is no fixed legal maximum, but the ICO recommends retaining footage only as long as necessary for its stated purpose — typically 30 days for most businesses. You must document your retention period and have a process for securely deleting footage once the retention period expires.

Do I need to register CCTV with the ICO?

Yes. Most organisations operating CCTV must pay the ICO data protection fee, which costs between £52 and £78 per year depending on your organisation size. Failure to pay can result in enforcement action and penalty notices from the ICO.

What are the CCTV signage requirements in the UK?

Under the Surveillance Camera Code of Practice and UK GDPR, you must display clear signs informing people they are being recorded. Signs must include the identity of the data controller, the purpose of surveillance, and contact details for the data controller. Signs should be placed at entry points and be clearly visible before a person enters the monitored area.

Can employees request CCTV footage of themselves?

Yes. Under UK GDPR, employees can make a Data Subject Access Request (DSAR) for any CCTV footage containing their image. You have one calendar month to respond. You must provide the footage free of charge unless the request is manifestly unfounded or excessive. You also need to redact or blur other identifiable individuals in the footage before sharing it.

How much will CamComply cost?

Planned pricing starts under £15/month — less than your annual ICO registration fee. Join the waitlist to lock in early-bird pricing.

Is my data secure?

Your compliance data is encrypted in transit and at rest. We never access your CCTV footage — CamComply manages documentation and schedules only. No surveillance video is ever uploaded to or processed by our platform.

Who is behind CamComply?

CamComply is built by Crocker Digital Ltd (Company No. 17008789), a UK technology company focused on compliance tools for SMEs. The platform is built on ICO guidance, the Surveillance Camera Code of Practice, UK GDPR, and the Data Protection Act 2018. Contact us at hello@crockerdigital.co.uk.

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