Many businesses are faced with the threat of violence, vandalism or burglary leading to an increasing number of businesses installing CCTV systems to provide better security. It acts as a deterrent for criminal activity and can also provide vital evidence against criminal offenders.
If you operate CCTV surveillance on your business premises you may be wondering about the law regarding security signage. Under UK law, businesses are legally obliged to let the public know that CCTV surveillance is operating within the premises and the use of CCTV is governed by the Data Protection Act.
CCTV systems work most effectively in conjunction with highly visible warning signs that will deter criminals while offering your employees and customers reassurance that they are safe.
As the purpose of CCTV is to prevent criminal activity, displaying CCTV signs in prominent positions, at the entrance of the building and other appropriate places such as access gates and reception areas, is the perfect way of conveying a clear message to any would-be potential criminals.
Placing CCTV signs in clear and prominent positions is particularly important when the security cameras are hidden or in places that people do not expect to be under surveillance. CCTV signs should also be appropriate in size for the situation, for example, if the sign needs to be seen by a car driver it should be bigger.
Positioning of your CCTV cameras is important too. If your CCTV cameras are positioned in a way that they may still capture images of people walking by, your CCTV signage should be visible outside the business too.
If you run a business that uses CCTV and you fail to erect CCTV signs then you could be prosecuted for breaching UK Data Protection laws.
Browse the range of CCTV signs available to buy online at Work & Wear Direct or give us a call on 01702 553698 for more information.
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