Every Step You Take, We'll Be Watching You: CCTV And Data Privacy

The Western Cape Government is in the process of developing a provincial legislative framework that will govern the use of CCTV cameras both on private properties and in public areas.

CCTV Legislative Framework

The City of Cape Town has a large number of CCTV cameras that form part of a network used to monitor public spaces in order to prevent instances of crime. Over the years the need to monitor public spaces and vehicles on major roads has increased. The surveillance of persons and their activities raises some major data protection concerns regarding the use and regulation of CCTV cameras.

As a result, the Western Cape Government is in the process of developing a provincial legislative framework that will govern the use of CCTV cameras both on private properties and in public areas. To date, such a legislative framework does not exist. This will be a great starting point in addressing growing concerns regarding security camera networks across the country and