Check Your CCTV Compliance — Free Assessment Tool for UK Businesses
Answer 10 questions about your CCTV setup and get a compliance score with specific recommendations for every gap.
1Do you have a documented register listing all your CCTV cameras, their locations, and purposes?
2Have you completed a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) for your CCTV system?
3Do you have a written CCTV policy explaining why you use cameras, how footage is stored, and how people can exercise their data rights?
4Do your CCTV signs display the data controller’s name, the purpose of recording, and contact details?
5Have you defined a specific retention period for CCTV footage and do you regularly delete footage that exceeds it?
6Do you have a documented process for handling Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) for CCTV footage?
7Have you registered with the ICO and paid the current year’s data protection fee?
8Is access to live and recorded CCTV footage restricted to named, authorised personnel only?
9Are all your cameras positioned to avoid areas where people expect privacy (toilets, changing rooms, break rooms)?
10Do you have a documented way for employees, customers, or visitors to raise complaints about your CCTV use?
Answer all 10 questions to see your score
How the CCTV Compliance Checker Works
This free assessment covers the 10 core obligations that apply to UK businesses operating CCTV under UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Surveillance Camera Code of Practice. Each question maps to a specific legal requirement — answer honestly to get an accurate picture of where you stand.
Your score reflects how many of these obligations you currently meet. For every gap, you'll get a specific recommendation explaining what's required and why it matters. The assessment is based on ICO guidance on CCTV and video surveillance and the requirements of the Data Protection Act 2018.
What Your Score Means
- 80%+ — You're covering most obligations. Address remaining gaps to reach full compliance.
- 50–79% — Partial compliance. Several obligations need attention to reduce your risk of ICO enforcement.
- Below 50% — Significant gaps. Your business is exposed. Prioritise the camera register, DPIA, and ICO registration first.
This tool provides general guidance based on standard ICO requirements. It is not legal advice. For complex setups — multiple sites, covert cameras, audio recording — consult a qualified data protection professional.
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