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Surveillance

 

Video Surveillance by Private Individuals

When are private individuals allowed to install video surveillance?

Video surveillance in the neighbourhood

My neighbour has installed a video camera. Is this permitted? Is there anything I can do about this? Should I notify the police?

Telecommunications confidentiality and surveillance of telecommunications

The Federal Constitution guarantees the right to privacy, which includes the right to confidentiality of correspondence, post and telecommunications.

Video Surveillance of Public Places by Private Individuals

Generally speaking, private individuals are not permitted to operate CCTV systems on public property.


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The main provisions

Here you can find out more about changes to the Data Protection Act, which came into force on 1 September 2023.



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