CCTV
The provision of CCTV cameras in Allerdale
forms an important role in preventing and detecting crime and
improving community safety. The Council realizes that it is vital
that the information contained in CCTV footage is treated
confidentially and with the utmost integrity at all times. There
are occasions where data generated by the CCTV system may be made
by third parties for any one or more of the following
purposes.
- Providing evidence in criminal
proceedings
- Providing evidence in civil proceedings
or tribunals
- The prevention of crime
- The investigation and detection of crime,
this may include identification of offenders
- Identification of witnesses