How Long Can You Keep CCTV Footage?

If you have CCTV cameras installed in your home or workplace, you may be wondering how long you should keep the footage for. In the UK, CCTV footage retention is governed by data protection laws like GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. Keep reading this blog to find out what length of time these laws suggest you keep your footage for and learn how this varies for different properties.

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What Do Robbers Look For Before Breaking In?

If you’re looking to protect your home from thieves and burglars, the best place to start is by putting yourself in their shoes. If you can think like a robber and know what they look for when targeting houses, you stand a better chance of deterring criminals from targeting your property.

To learn more about the key areas that burglars look out for when casing properties, keep reading this blog!

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Security Systems for Commercial Buildings

A commercial building is any property used for business activities instead of residential living, for example, hotels, shops, restaurants and offices. These spaces often require different security systems to residential properties due to their scale, complex layouts, valuable assets and increased vulnerability. In this blog, we will go through the three most essential security systems to install for commercial buildings so that your premises can stay secured all year long. Let’s get started!

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Are CCTV Cameras Allowed in Toilets?

When it comes to installing CCTV cameras, data protection is crucial. By data protection, we don’t just mean how you treat people’s personal information, but also how you handle footage of them captured by your CCTV.

In this blog, we will discuss whether or not you can install CCTV cameras in private spaces like toilets and go over some key areas to consider to ensure that you do not breach any data protection laws when installing your CCTV cameras.  

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How to Secure Your Business Premises Over Christmas

While most employees have already begun counting down the days until the Christmas holidays, for business owners, the Christmas shut down can bring with it a lot of anxiety. Although it may only be for a week or two, leaving your business premises empty over the Christmas break leaves it susceptible to vandalism and theft and so it is more crucial than ever that you have robust security measures in place.

This blog will help to soothe some of your Christmas shutdown anxieties, providing you with an easy checklist for before you leave, over the break and when you and your colleagues return to work.

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