Ombudsman releases guidelines for surveillance cameras
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Surveillance cameras are almost everywhere, prompting Manitoba’s ombudsman to release 10 guidelines today for their use in public places to protect privacy.
“As the use of video surveillance becomes more common, public bodies and trustees must remember that the technology also captures unnecessary information about employees and citizens as they go about their daily lives,” acting Manitoba Ombudsman Mel Holley said in a statement.
“The use of video surveillance technology in public spaces and public buildings comes with responsibilities and obligations set out in our access and privacy laws. As a result, making the decision to use video surveillance must be carefully planned and implemented.”
The video surveillance guidelines set out 10 considerations intended for organizations, who are subject to The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and The Personal Health Information Act, regarding the potential use of a surveillance system or any significant modification or expansion of a surveillance system.
“Because the use of video and audio surveillance is very intrusive to individual privacy rights and raises a number of controversial issues, organizations need to assess the true need and value of video surveillance,” the ombudsman said. “The organization must balance the benefits of using surveillance technology with the potential cost to individual privacy.”
The guidelines include: