Closed Circuit Television (CCTV)

The Council uses Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) in a range of spaces, including public spaces, Council buildings and properties, and, schools.
The Council may also utilise similar systems, including Body Worn Cameras (BWCs), Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) camera systems, Dash Cams and Intercom entrance systems.

CCTV and similar systems may be used for the following purposes:

  • promoting and supporting community safety
  • preventing and detecting crime
  • protecting Council property and assets
  • creating and supporting a safe environment for employees and the public within Council properties and in public areas
  • combating and reducing anti-social behaviour
  • traffic management

The operation and use of CCTV and similar systems are subject to legislative obligations, such as:

  • Data Protection Legislation; including the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA), UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)
  • Human Rights Act 1998 (HRA)
  • Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOI(S)A)
  • Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Scotland) Act 2000 (RIP(S)A)

Consideration must be given as to whether the use of CCTV and similar systems is necessary, proportionate and in compliance with legislative requirements, in both their application and purpose.

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) regulates compliance with UK Data Protection legislation. They have issued CCTV and Video Surveillance Guidance. For more information see their website: https://ico.org.uk/for-organisations/uk-gdpr-guidance-and-resources/cctv-and-video-surveillance/

The Council is the Data Controller of the footage recorded by Council CCTV and similar systems. Further information is available on our Privacy Notices page: www.moray.gov.uk/privacynotices

Public Space CCTV

Moray’s Public Space CCTV cameras are owned by Moray Council; they are monitored and controlled by Police Scotland. Police Scotland are the Data Controller for Moray’s Public Space CCTV system.

Moray’s Public Space CCTV cameras are in fixed locations in:

  • Buckie
  • Elgin
  • Forres
  • Keith, and,
  • Lossiemouth

Please consult the Police Scotland website for details of how Police Scotland handles personal data including CCTV footage: https://www.scotland.police.uk/access-to-information/privacy-policy/  

Subject Access Requests for images recorded on Public Space CCTV footage should be made directly to Police Scotland: https://www.scotland.police.uk/access-to-information/data-protection/subject-access-requests/

The Scottish Government have a National Strategy for Public Space CCTV in Scotland (2011). Further information is available on the Scottish Government website: https://www.gov.scot/publications/national-strategy-public-space-cctv-scotland/

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