This notice should be read in conjunction with our corporate privacy notice.
Who are we?
North Yorkshire Council is a ‘Data Controller’ as defined by Article 4(7) of the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).
What personal information do we collect?
As part of the council’s CCTV activities, we may collect both personal and special category data about you.
Personal data may include:
- name and other identifiers
- contact details
- date of birth or age
- photographs and video recordings
- call recordings
- criminal offence data (including Disclosure Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland checks)
Special category data may include:
- racial or ethnic origin
- sex life or sexual orientation
- religious and philosophical beliefs
- health information (including dietary requirements, allergies and health conditions)
Why do we collect your personal information and what is our lawful basis for processing?
The CCTV data is collected in order to:
- assist in the detection and prevention of crime and anti-social behaviour; along with the maintenance of public order
- facilitate the apprehension and prosecution of offenders concerning crime and public order
- reduce the fear of crime and providing reassurance to the public
- provide the police and council with evidence to take criminal and/or civil action in the courts
- assist in improving the environment in the areas monitored
- protect property and assets owned by North Yorkshire council and others
- provide assistance to emergency services
- provide assistance to businesses in the areas where stopwatch and pub watch operates
- provide monitoring and reassurance to street angels in Northallerton
Why do we collect your personal information and what is our lawful basis for processing?
Service
Body worn cameras
Purpose
Body-worn video cameras will be worn by our civil enforcement officers (at all times whilst on duty) and community link officers (as required), to allow them to carry out their responsibilities safely and to provide an open and transparent service.
They are also used for personal safety reasons and are intended to act as a deterrent to acts of aggression or verbal and physical abuse towards officers, to give them confidence to carry out their duties (usually as lone workers) without fear of abuse. Bodycams can also act as a deterrent against crime and anti-social behaviour and can change the behaviour of potentially aggressive individuals.
Lawful basis
UK GDPR Article 6(1)(c) – processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which the controller is subject
UK GDPR Article 6(1) (e) – processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the controller
When processing special category data, the council will rely on the following lawful basis:
UK GDPR Article 9(2)(g) - The processing of your special category data is necessary for reasons of substantial public interest (with a basis in law), meeting Schedule 1, Part 2 of the Data Protection Act 2018 as below:
- (6) Statutory and government purposes and
- (10) Preventing or detecting unlawful acts
Service
CCTV
Purpose
The council also operates mobile re-deployable cameras which are sited in areas of anti-social behaviour hotspots or repeatedly targeted victims. Locations for siting the mobile re-deployable cameras are agreed between the council and North Yorkshire Police.
Lawful basis
UK GDPR Article 6(1)(e) - processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the controller – the council’s main purpose is to provide a safe environment and therefore the CCTV assists in providing public safety and security
Who do we obtain your information from?
Your personal information is collected through the operation of a body-worn camera or CCTV.
Who do we share this information with?
Any data captured could be used as part of enforcement proceedings. This data may be shared with third parties where it is lawful to do so. These may include:
- Police
- legal services
- Magistrates Courts
CCTV footage may also be shared with/accessed by Mayfair Security, who the council has contracted to manage and monitor CCTV operations within the Selby area.
How long do we keep your information for?
Body worn cameras
| Data held | Retention period |
|---|---|
| Non-evidential camera footage | Maximum 30 days |
| Evidential camera footage | Maximum 6 months or until the court date and appeals process conclude, whichever is longer |
CCTV
| Data held | Retention period |
|---|---|
| CCTV data | The council will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected. CCTV footage is kept for up to one month, unless required for criminal or civil proceedings. |
Other relevant transparency information
The legislation, policies and guidance that relates to these services include, but is not limited to:
- Anti-Social Behaviour Crime and Policing Act 2014
- Environmental Protection Act 1990
- Town and Country Planning Act 1990
- Crime and Disorder Act 1998
Human Rights Act 1998 - Article 6 provides the right to a fair trial. All images captured through the use of a body worn camera have the potential to be used in court proceedings and must be safeguarded by an audit trail in the same way as any other evidence. Article 8 of the Act concerns the right for private and family life, home and correspondence. Recordings of individuals in a public place are only public for those present at the time and may still be regarded as potentially private. Any recorded conversation between individuals should always be regarded as private and users of body worn cameras will ensure that they refrain from recording anything which is beyond necessary with respect to a confrontational situation.
For more information about how we use your data, including your privacy rights and the complaints process, please see our corporate privacy notice.