CJEU interprets the concept of ‘in the course of a purely personal or household activity’ and indirectly delineates the remit of the Data Protection Directive

Posted on December 18, 2014 by Sophie Stalla-Bourdillon • 1 Comment

In its judgement of 11 December 2014 (Case C-212/13 František Ryneš v Úřad pro ochranu osobních údajů) the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) had to answer “a very precise” question [to use the words of Advocate General JÄÄSKINEN]: “Can the operation of a camera system installed on a family home for the … Continue reading →

Privacy / Surveillance

A CCTV code of practice fit for the future?

Posted on November 4, 2014 by Alison Knight • 1 Comment

The UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office has published an updated data protection code of practice for CCTV and other types of surveillance cameras that view or record personal information. It provides best practice guidance for operators on how to comply with legal obligations under the Data Protection Act 1998. The code, which updates its 2008 predecessor … Continue reading →