cctv versus data protection

[ih]

hi
my brother has a small newsagents shop and was thinking of installing cctv system! the question is does he have to get permission from the local council or any other body and if there are any rules and regulations and licences that he has to obtain!! any help and advise thanking you in advance.

 

[alumni]

hi
my brother has a small newsagents shop and was thinking of installing cctv system! the question is does he have to get permission from the local council or any other body and if there are any rules and regulations and licences that he has to obtain!! any help and advise thanking you in advance.

No he doesn't,
Yes he does(ish)

So, No, he doesn't need Council permission - normally.
And yes, there are quite a few rules and regs he needs to comply with. Nothing onerous, all the information is readily available from
http://www.ico.gov.uk/