CCTV is exempt from the data protection act unless capturing footage of individuals outside the property. If camera covers beyond property boundaries it is no longer exempt. This doesn’t mean you are breaching the DPA but you might need to take steps to comply with it. If you decide to use CCTV you should:- Consider ...
A question we get asked a lot is How to view CCTV on an iPhone? This is a very easy process, as long as your DVR recorder box (the part of your CCTV system that records footage) is modern and accepts such a process. Older tape systems, or even DVR recorders that are more than say ...
Connecting your CCTV to an iPhone is a fairly simple process as long as you have a compatible recorder (DVR) box. We provide a service for setting up CCTV to iPhone over the phone: just call 0800 211 8310 – please note this is a chargeable service. To connect your CCTV system to the internet you need ...
A CCTV remote monitoring centre is a control room which houses specially trained operators able to react immediately to any incident presented to them. CCTV images that are displayed to them on a bank of screens, which provide complete coverage of the site which is under surveillance. The operators have complete control over the system ...
One of the main benefits of remote CCTV monitoring is that it makes it possible to be proactive in preventing crime rather than having to react after an event has taken place. If you can stop criminals before they have had a chance to carry out their attacks on your property – this reduces your ...
There are industry standards in operation that affect the design, installation, operation and maintenance of integrated security management systems. With particular reference to remote control CCTV systems is the British Standard BS8418 Code of Practice for the Installation and remote monitoring of detector activated CCTV systems, which sets out to raise the standard of installation ...
One of the best ways of providing security 24 hours a day, seven days a week, is by means of a professionally managed CCTV remote monitoring service. It brings a wealth of benefits, both logistically and financially. So how does CCTV remote monitoring work? Digital cameras are set up at strategic locations around your building ...
You have to be certain that what you spend on security is cost-effective, and that is where a remote CCTV monitoring system comes into its own. If your company is still using traditional manned security guards and mobile patrols you will find that you can actually save money by switching to the remote monitoring system. ...
Using your iPhone with CCTV has never been easier. There are many options to view CCTV remotely with your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad. It means that you can have the peace of mind which comes through being able to monitor your business – or your home – any time and from anywhere. You can ...
In this day and age, when there is little time to spare, convenience is all important. Little wonder then that many home-owners now want their surveillance system hooking up to their mobile phone so that they can check on their property whilst out and about. Your DVR recorder must be connected and set up with ...
The answer to this is yes. Many people opt to install CCTV in their own home, and so long as it is done right, there is nothing to prevent you from doing so. There are, however, a few things that you should bear in mind if you do decide to install your own surveillance system. ...
In a word Yes – however it’s not as simple as that. UK businesses who operate CCTV systems have to abide by the Data Protection Act 1998 – this means that you have a right to request CCTV footage. BUT: and here is the problem – it’s not always so easy to find out who ...
We will obviously be biased somewhat, as we sell and install CCTV Systems throughout the UK – but lets take a step back shall we? CCTV is useful for two main reasons – monitoring and recording. A well set up system can be used to watch and record people, stock, animals, traffic, planes etc. This is useful ...
This is a varied question, so we will explore it in a general sense rather than getting too technical. CCTV stands for Closed Circuit TeleVision – i.e CCTV is a Video and TV system designed to be used in a closed fashion – i.e. not broadcast (the name comes from many years ago). CCTV is ...
CCTV systems are important surveillance devices. For sometime now, there have been several debates over how many CCTV cameras are there in Britain. This debate has been conducted in local papers, on TV, Radio and even over the internet. However, it can be said that no definite number has been reached because different people have ...
