09. 06. 2026.
Video surveillance is now one of the most common ways to protect business premises. Cameras can contribute to greater employee safety, protection of property, and control of access to facilities. However, before installing them, it is important to consider not only technical aspects, but also legal and organizational requirements.
FIRST STEP: DECISION AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE PLAN
Before installation, it is necessary to make a formal decision to introduce video surveillance and prepare a surveillance plan. These documents should define the purpose of the recording, camera locations, the method of storing recordings, and the persons authorized to access the recorded material.
Employees must be informed in advance about the introduction of video surveillance, the reasons for its implementation, and the way their personal data will be processed.
MANDATORY SIGNAGE
Every area under video surveillance must be clearly marked. A notice indicating that the premises are under video surveillance must be placed at the entrance to the building or monitored area.
This ensures that everyone entering the premises is informed that they are entering a monitored zone, which is an important aspect of transparency and the protection of privacy rights.
WHERE ARE CAMERAS MOST COMMONLY INSTALLED?
Video surveillance is most commonly installed in areas that are important for the safety of people and the protection of property, such as entrances and exits to the building, hallways and common areas, reception areas, warehouses, other zones where there is an increased security risk.
When determining camera locations, care should be taken to limit their field of view to the area that actually needs to be monitored.
WHERE IS IT NOT ALLOWED TO INSTALL CAMERAS?
There are areas where a high level of privacy is expected and where installing cameras may constitute an unjustified intrusion into private life.
This primarily applies to restrooms, changing rooms, personal hygiene areas, other spaces where recording could violate the privacy of employees or other individuals
Respecting these restrictions is essential to maintaining a balance between security needs and the right to privacy.
PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION
Video surveillance recordings may constitute personal data if they allow individuals to be identified. Therefore, it is important that such data is processed in accordance with regulations governing the protection of personal data.
A properly designed and installed video surveillance system can significantly enhance the security of business premises. For this reason, many companies choose to engage professionals who can assist with selecting the appropriate equipment, planning camera positions, and correctly configuring the system.
