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CCTV, Drones and Body Worn Cameras: Ensuring Data Protection Compliance

The increased use of drones, body worn camera and facial recognition has made the operation of CCTV systems extremely complex. The application of AI to these technologies further increases the legal and regulatory risk. Public Authorities and commercial organisations need to comply not only with the UK GDPR but also RIPA and the Human Rights Act.

This one-day workshop examines all the issues in detail by discussing practical scenarios. It will teach you how to plan and implement a CCTV project including key skills such as completing a Data Protection Impact Assessment and assessing camera evidence. Our expert trainer will answer all your questions including when you can use CCTV, when it can be covert, who you can share images with and how to deal with a request for images.

This workshop is suitable for anyone involved in the operation of CCTV, body worn cameras and drones particularly DPOs, investigators, CCTV operators, enforcement officers, estate managers and security personnel.

Key Topics

  • Understanding the data protection compliance issues re surveillance in public authorities and commercial organisations including CCTV, drones, body worn cameras and facial recognition.
  • Appreciating the relationship between the Human Rights Act, the Data Protection Act 2018 and the UK GDPR
  • Analysing and implementing the ICO Code and the Surveillance Camera Commissioner's code.
  • Undertaking a CCTV risk assessment by completing a DPIA
  • Applying learning to practical surveillance scenarios
  • Understanding potential changes due to the new Data Protection Bill.

Dates & Cost

Online

£449 plus VAT

Classroom

£499 plus VAT

Timings: 10am to 4pm

 
Date: 21 Nov 2025
Location: Online
Date: 30 Jan 2026
Location: Online
Date: 10 Apr 2026
Location: Online
Date: 05 Aug 2026
Location: Online
Date: 15 Dec 2026
Location: Online

Course tutors

All our associates are experienced information governance professionals who have been training and advising in this field for many years.

  • Lynn Wyeth

    Course Tutor


    Lynn is the Head of Information Governance for a large local authority and has over 20 years of experience as a practitioner. She holds a post graduate diploma in Information Rights, the CISMP certificate and is an accredited HSCIPP privacy practitioner. She is the author of two books and is currently undertaking a PhD. Her experience is across GDPR, FOI and RIPA.

  • Naomi Matthews

    Course Tutor


    Naomi is a local authority lawyer and holds a judicial position as a Fee Paid Member of the Upper Tribunal (Information Rights). She has extensive experience in all areas of information compliance and RIPA. Her training has been commended by RIPA inspectors and her advice has helped many local authorities understand the law and practicalities of covert surveillance.

What our clients say about us

    I would highly recommend the GDPR Practitioner Course. The Tutor was extremely knowledgeable and gave plenty of chance for group conversation or individual questions. A great course for anyone wanting to expand their knowledge of GDPR and understand putting the principles into practise.
    SL, BCH

    I would highly recommend the GDPR Practitioner Course. The Tutor was extremely knowledgeable and gave plenty of chance for group conversation or individual questions. A great course for anyone wanting to expand their knowledge of GDPR and understand putting the principles into practise.
    SL, BCH

    I learned so much! The course was just the right balance of theory and practical, and was very well delivered.
    CB, CHAS

    The course was very useful as an IG Officer. The trainer was knowledgeable and explained some complex aspects of the legislation using interesting examples and real life scenarios. As a refresher, even with lots of work experience behind me, it was very useful to undertake the Practitioner course. The course materials and handbook are invaluable and I know I will re-use them in conjunction with my usual resources.
    NC, Lincolnshire County Council

    A very practical and all-encompassing coverage of the UK GDPR provided over 4 days. Although 4 days is not enough time to cover this whole subject in depth, there was just enough covered with further resources and links provided within the sessions to cover all aspects of the GDPR to a level at which I now feel a lot more confident in my role. Thank you, Kirsty!
    SW, Norwich University of the Arts