Home surveillance cameras and Polish law - comments Netatmo expert
The ability to check what is happening at home or on the property is not only convenient, but above all gives a sense of greater security. Therefore, the popularity of home monitoring is not surprising - the results of the SW Research study conducted for Netatmo show that as many as 47% of owners of smart home solutions in Poland use various types of alarms or security sensors[1]. What should be kept in mind before installing the cameras?
In Poland, the use of private surveillance cameras is supervised by the Personal Data Protection Office (UODO)[2]. The Office's guidelines differ significantly from those applicable in the public sector. If the camera records the image from outside the private property in a way that allows identifying people and stores the video, the user, in the light of the GDPR, becomes the administrator of personal data and must comply with the rules resulting from this title. The property must be, among other things, properly marked and it is necessary to indicate the data controller, the purposes of processing, the defined area under surveillance and the period of storage of the recordings. The image belongs to the recorded people, so it should not be shared or published.
The law therefore protects everyone who may be within the range of private CCTV systems - passers-by, guests, neighbors, employees. In situations where the monitoring also covers a public area, e.g. a street, cameras equipped with modern solutions may prove helpful. For example, thanks to the zone definition function, the user can determine the space that he wants to monitor. This means that even if its field of view extends beyond the property and the camera "sees" passers-by on the street, they will not be registered. Similarly, thanks to artificial intelligence and facial recognition, people employed as nannies or cleaners who often visit the property will not be recorded.
When it comes to employees who perform work on the premises of the monitored facility, they may be observed in connection with the task performed, but they must be informed about it. This also applies to remote work. If they are employed on the basis of an employment contract, the provisions on employee monitoring must be taken into account. Voice is also a biometric data, so sound can only be recorded when it is necessary and results from the employee's duties, e.g. when working on the hotline.
Failure to comply with applicable laws may result in equipment disassembly orders and even fines.
Fred Potter - founder of the Netatmo brand - a French manufacturer of smart home devices
About Netatmo
Netatmo is one of the leaders in the smart home market, creating smart and easy-to-use devices that increase the comfort and security of your home.
Since its creation in 2012, Netatmo has been developing and delivering complete products to users.
100% of the costs are included in the purchase price of the device: no subscription or hidden fees
100% safe: guarantee data protection and user privacy,
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Netatmo currently offers 13 smart products and accessories. Useful and easy-to-use devices improve well-being and everyday quality of life at home.
The company also works with leaders in the construction industry as part of the "with Netatmo" program, jointly creating smart solutions integrated with home infrastructure.
Since 2018, Netatmo belongs to the Legrand group, which is a global expert in the field of electrical installations and digital infrastructure of buildings.
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