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Surveillance Camera Code of Practice

IQ Verify Surveillance Camera Code of Practice Certification, CCTV

What is the Surveillance Camera Code of Practice?

The Surveillance Camera Code of Practice issued by the Home Secretary under the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 was developed to provide a coherent and comprehensive structure against which best practice in visual data processing and/or management could be measured and assessed.

 

The Code of Practice (CoP) sets out 12 guiding principles which aim to strike a balance between protecting the public and upholding civil liberties. 


Owing to the broad scope of surveillance technologies available, the Code of Practice (CoP) is applicable to the data and privacy requirements for organisations deploying any of the following modalities of surveillance: 


  • CCTV – Closed Circuit Television  
  • BWV – Body Worn Video  
  • UAS (Drones) – Unmanned Aircraft Systems  
  • ANPR – Automatic Number Plate Recognition  
  • AFR – Automatic Facial Recognition


Certification against the CoP allows organisations utilising any of the above technologies to demonstrate compliance with best practice surveillance requirements which in turn provides public reassurance that video recording devices are used proportionately, effectively and in pursuit of a legitimate aim.  


IQ Verify are one of only three organisations who have been approved by the UK Surveillance Camera Commissioner (SCC) to audit against this essential surveillance standard. Successful organisations are awarded with the SCC digital certification mark and are featured on the .gov publicly available register of Code Compliant companies. Whether you are a private car park operator or drone organisation, local authority or police force, certification against the Surveillance Camera Code of Practice provides confirmation that your organisation adheres to the highest standards of data and privacy in its use of surveillance based technology.  


For more information, please refer to the additional guidance below or refer to our partnership section for view of the audit discounts that we have available.

Who is it for?

Certification is available for any organisation that operates cameras in a public space. It is applicable to public and private sector organisations alike and demonstrates best practice with regards to data and privacy in video recording.   


Certification is not limited to CCTV and instead covers a broad spectrum of surveillance camera systems, including:


CCTV – Closed Circuit Television

BWV – Body Worn Video

UAS (Drones) – Unmanned Aircraft Systems

ANPR – Automatic Number Plate Recognition

AFR – Automatic Facial Recognition


Applicant organisations tailor their Code of Practice certification to the surveillance systems use by their organisation and compliance with the code is monitored annually.

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Guidance Document

Please download the free guide below for more information to help you plan for your Surveillance Camera Code of Practice audit.

IQ Verify Surveillance Camera Code of Practice (Guidance) (pdf)Download

Surveillance Camera Code of Practice - Certification cycle

Certification: First Steps  


To assess whether your organisation complies with the 12 guiding principles of the Surveillance Camera Code of Practice you must first complete the self assessment toolkit available via the SCC website. As soon as this has been completed you can then move to schedule your audit with IQ Verify in one of two ways as described below.


Step One - Desk Top Certification  


Aimed at organisations that are working to achieve full compliance with the code but are aware they may need more time to become fully compliant or are approaching certification for the first time. 


  • Provide IQV with documentation to evidence compliance with the requirements of the SCC (including GDPR and The Human Rights Act).
  • Remote desk top audit of documentation, you may be required to discuss documentation. 
  • If successful, a certificate issued valid for 12 months on the understanding that within the year, your organisation will work on putting measures in place so you are in a position to apply for full certification (Step Two). 


Step Two - Full Certification  


Aimed at Organisations that are compliant with the CoP or as a follow up to Desktop Certification.


  • Arrange a date for onsite audit to take place. 
  • An IQV auditor conducts an on site audit of your organisational compliance with the CoP at the agreed time/ date (including the control room if/ where applicable).
  • Relevant personnel will be spoken to as part of this audit - scope to be agreed and outlined within the audit plan prior to the event. 
  • If successful, a certificate issued valid for 5 years, subject to your annual desk top review. Towards the end of this period, you will need to re-apply for full certification. 


Annual Desk Top Review  


To ensure continued compliance, your organisation will need to complete annual desk top reviews (see step one). 


Non-Compliance Resolution Process


In the event of a non-compliance (NCR) with the requirements of the CoP being identified at audit, first and foremost don't panic! 


  • The area needing amendment will be highlighted within the audit report and a timeline for its resolution agreed by all parties. 
  • Upon the resolution and sign off of the NCR, the audit report will be updated and submitted to the SCC for certification. 

Special Offer: Partnerships and Discounts

British Parking Association (BPA)

British Parking Association (BPA)

British Parking Association (BPA)

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Aligning to the requirements of the Private Parking Code of Practice, certification against the Surveillance Camera Code of Practice allows parking operators to demonstrate conformity of CCTV/ ANPR or BWV.


 BPA members are now entitled to 20% off their audit with IQV.

Ridge Park Ltd.

British Parking Association (BPA)

British Parking Association (BPA)

We recognise the value of effective support when it comes to audit preparation. Ridge Park offer consultancy services to help prepare organisations for the requirements of their Code of Practice audit. 


Ridge Park clients are now entitled to 20% off their audit with IQV.

ARPAS-UK

British Parking Association (BPA)

ARPAS-UK

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Aligning to points 20 through 25 of the Drone Code, the Surveillance Camera Code of Practice is the only recognised and Home Office linked data and privacy certification available for drone organisations.


ARPAS members are now entitled to 20% off their audit with IQV.


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