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CCTV and Data Protection Course (UK) 2026

This course is for security officers, CCTV operators and supervisors in the UK who work with cameras and recorded footage. It covers the UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, ICO guidance, the Surveillance Camera Code, subject access requests and data breaches. It is background knowledge only: some contracted CCTV work needs an SIA licence, and this course does not replace SIA licence training.

  • 课程
  • 英国
  • 25道题
  • 核对于2026年10月13日

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这门免费课程包含约30分钟的课文和一套25道题的测试。得分达到80%或以上即可下载结业证书(私人颁发,未经认证)。 已于2026年10月13日根据官方资料核对。

从课文开始CCTV and Data Protection Course (UK): Lessons:阅读时间约30分钟。测试中的每道题在课文中都有讲解。

你将学到什么

  • Explain how the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 apply to CCTV
  • Apply the data protection principles to cameras, signs, audio and retention
  • Describe when a DPIA is needed and who the controller is
  • Know where the Surveillance Camera Code applies and when an SIA CCTV licence is needed
  • Handle subject access requests and police requests correctly
  • Recognise misuse of footage and report data breaches on time

得分达到80%或以上即可下载证书。

  1. 第1题,共25题

    A member of the public wants to complain about how a shop uses its CCTV. Which body deals with data protection in the UK?
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    答案: C. The Information Commissioner's Office

    The ICO is the UK's data protection regulator. Its video surveillance guidance covers CCTV used by organisations under the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

  2. 第2题,共25题

    A camera records clear pictures of shoppers who can be recognised. What are these images under data protection law?
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    答案: D. Personal data about the people shown

    The ICO says images and voices of people who can be identified are their personal information, so data protection law applies.

  3. 第3题,共25题

    Which data protection principle means footage must not be kept for longer than it is needed?
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    答案: C. Storage limitation

    Storage limitation is one of the principles in Article 5 of the UK GDPR. Data must not be kept longer than needed for its purpose.

  4. 第4题,共25题

    A camera only needs to watch a car park entrance, but it also films a bus stop across the road. Which principle is most at risk?
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    答案: D. Data minimisation

    Data minimisation means collecting only what you need for your purpose. Filming an extra public area is more than the purpose needs.

  5. 第5题,共25题

    Your manager says the law requires all CCTV footage to be kept for exactly 31 days. What does the ICO say?
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    答案: D. The law sets no fixed minimum or maximum

    The ICO says the UK GDPR and the DPA 2018 do not set a minimum or maximum retention period. Keep footage for the shortest time your purpose needs.

  6. 第6题,共25题

    According to the ICO, what should a CCTV sign usually tell people?
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    答案: C. Who runs it, why, and how to contact them

    ICO guidance says signs should be clear and readable and give the operator, the purpose and basic contact details, such as a website, phone number or email.

  7. 第7题,共25题

    A new CCTV system can also record sound. What does the ICO recommend?
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    答案: D. Keep audio off by default, for rare use only

    The ICO says audio should be switched off by default and used only in exceptional cases, for example with a trigger switch.

  8. 第8题,共25题

    The ICO gives an example of when the date and time stamp on recordings may become wrong. What is it?
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    答案: A. When the clocks change for summer or winter time

    The ICO asks for regular checks that the date and time stamp is accurate and gives the clock change between summer and winter time as an example.

  9. 第9题,共25题

    When should a data protection impact assessment (DPIA) be done for a surveillance system?
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    答案: A. Before using a system likely to be high risk

    The ICO says a DPIA should be done before deploying a surveillance system that is likely to result in a high risk to people.

  10. 第10题,共25题

    A DPIA shows a high risk that cannot be reduced. What must happen before the processing starts?
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    答案: A. The ICO must be consulted

    If high risks cannot be reduced, the organisation must consult the ICO before it starts the processing.

  11. 第11题,共25题

    Which lawful basis does the ICO say is most likely for CCTV run by a private company?
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    答案: B. Legitimate interests

    The ICO says the lawful basis for surveillance will usually be legitimate interests, or public task for public bodies. Consent is hard to get in public spaces.

  12. 第12题,共25题

    Under data protection law, who is the controller of a CCTV system?
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    答案: A. Whoever decides why and how footage is used

    The controller decides the purposes and means of the processing and is legally responsible for following data protection law.

  13. 第13题,共25题

    Where does the Surveillance Camera Code of Practice apply?
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    答案: D. England and Wales

    The code is made under the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 and applies to public places in England and Wales. Scotland and Northern Ireland are not covered.

  14. 第14题,共25题

    Who must have regard to the Surveillance Camera Code of Practice?
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    答案: A. Relevant authorities, like police and councils

    Section 33 of the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 says relevant authorities, such as the police and local authorities, must have regard to the code. Others are encouraged to follow it.

  15. 第15题,共25题

    Which document sets out principles for public space CCTV in Scotland?
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    答案: D. The CCTV Strategy for Scotland (2011)

    The ICO notes that the Scottish Government's CCTV Strategy for Scotland (2011) sets out principles for public space CCTV operators.

  16. 第16题,共25题

    A contracted operator watches CCTV to guard against disorder and protect people from assault. Which SIA licence covers this?
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    答案: D. Public Space Surveillance (CCTV)

    The SIA says a CCTV licence is needed to use CCTV to watch or identify people in order to guard against disorder or protect people from assault.

  17. 第17题,共25题

    A licensed door supervisor uses a CCTV screen only to spot a trespasser and protect property. What does the SIA say?
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    答案: D. Their door supervisor licence covers this

    The SIA says door supervisor, close protection and security guarding licences cover using CCTV to identify a trespasser or protect property.

  18. 第18题,共25题

    A contracted officer wears a body camera but never watches any of its footage. Does this need a CCTV licence?
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    答案: D. No, not for wearing it without viewing

    The SIA says you do not need a licence if you wear a bodycam or headcam but do not watch any of its footage.

  19. 第19题,共25题

    How long does an organisation normally have to answer a subject access request?
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    答案: B. One month

    The ICO says a subject access request must be answered without undue delay and at the latest within one month of receiving it.

  20. 第20题,共25题

    When can the time to answer a subject access request be extended by up to two more months?
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    答案: C. If it is complex or the person sent several

    The time limit can be extended by up to two further months if the request is complex or the person has made several requests. The person must be told within one month.

  21. 第21题,共25题

    A visitor tells you at reception that they want a copy of CCTV footage of themselves. How should this be treated?
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    答案: A. As a valid request, even though it was spoken

    The ICO says a request can be made verbally or in writing, and no special words are needed. Pass it on using your site procedure.

  22. 第22题,共25题

    Footage asked for in a subject access request also shows other people. What does the ICO say?
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    答案: A. Others need not be shown unless they agree or it is reasonable

    The ICO says you do not have to give information that reveals another person unless they consent or it is reasonable to disclose it without consent.

  23. 第23题,共25题

    An operator copies footage of a fight onto their own phone to post online, without the company agreeing. What is this?
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    答案: A. A possible offence under section 170 of the DPA 2018

    Section 170 of the Data Protection Act 2018 makes it an offence to knowingly or recklessly obtain or disclose personal data without the consent of the controller.

  24. 第24题,共25题

    A laptop holding CCTV footage is stolen, and the breach is likely to put people at risk. When should it be reported to the ICO?
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    答案: C. Within 72 hours of becoming aware of it

    A reportable breach must be reported without undue delay and no later than 72 hours after the organisation becomes aware of it.

  25. 第25题,共25题

    How does the ICO say exemptions, such as the one for preventing and detecting crime, should be used?
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    答案: B. Case by case, with the reasons recorded

    The ICO says each exemption must be considered case by case, not as a blanket rule, and the reasons should be documented.

考前须知

  • UK data protection law does not set a fixed retention period for CCTV. Keep footage only as long as your purpose needs.
  • The ICO says CCTV audio should be switched off by default and used only in exceptional cases.
  • A subject access request must be answered within one month. It can be extended by up to two more months if it is complex.
  • A reportable data breach must be reported to the ICO within 72 hours of becoming aware of it.
  • The Surveillance Camera Code applies in England and Wales. Police and local councils must have regard to it.
  • Contracted staff who use CCTV to guard against disorder or protect people from assault need an SIA CCTV licence.

常见问题

Do I need an SIA licence to work as a CCTV operator?

If you work under a contract for services and use CCTV to watch or identify people to guard against disorder or protect people from assault, the SIA says you need a Public Space Surveillance (CCTV) licence. This course does not give you a licence or replace licence training.

How long can CCTV footage be kept?

The law sets no fixed period. The ICO says to keep it for the shortest time your purpose needs and then delete it.

Can someone ask for CCTV footage of themselves?

Yes. This is a subject access request. It can be made in writing or verbally, and it must usually be answered within one month.

Can I give footage to the police?

Often yes, but follow your site procedure. Exemptions for preventing and detecting crime are decided case by case, and the disclosure and reasons should be recorded.

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