Camera surveillance in and around homes

As a private citizen, do you want to hang a camera? Then make sure that the camera is aimed as little as possible at the public road or at other people's property, such as the neighbor's garden. Is this the case? Then the Personal Data Protection Act applies and the Personal Data Authority supervises.

Description

An individual or a housing association sometimes hangs cameras in and around homes to secure property and protect residents. This is not prohibited. However, conditions apply.

Terms

For individuals

  • The camera should point as little as possible at the public road or at others' property (e.g., the neighbor's yard).

For housing associations or a VVE

  • A housing association or VVE (Home Owners Association) must have a legitimate interest to install cameras. For example, security of property or protection of residents. The invasion of privacy must be as small as possible.
  • Camera surveillance must be necessary. There are no other means to enhance security and protection. Camera surveillance is part of an overall package of multiple measures.
  • The housing association or VVE is required to let people know that there is camera surveillance. For example, by putting up signs.
  • The interests of residents and visitors take precedence. The camera may not film inside the home or on the street. Only if there is no other way is the camera allowed to capture buildings, grounds and things belonging to others or the public road. Does public space come into view? Then the camera may not film more than is necessary to secure property and residents.
  • Camera footage may only be kept for 4 weeks. However, if an incident is recorded, such as theft, the camera footage will be kept until everything is dealt with. For a VVE, a majority of the members agree to install cameras.

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