Camera Use – ANPR

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Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) is a technology that uses cameras to capture images of license plates and match them against vehicle databases. It helps identify vehicle owners and track movements
While it offers benefits for public safety and law enforcement, there are concerns about privacy and civil liberties. ANPR is used in various settings, such as traffic management and parking enforcement, but regulations apply to its use.

Q) Do I need to conduct a DPIA when considering installing ANPR or taking over management of a property with ANPR?

A) Yes, you must conduct or have conducted an up to date DPIA and document the results for each individual site where ANPR is in use.

Q) Does the location of the ANPR cameras matter?

A) Yes, you must ensure that the cameras are placed so that they do not capture any vehicles outside of the area that are not of interest .

Q) Do I need to be correctly trained to operate and use and ANPR system?

 

A ) You must have sufficient and efficient governance procedures to be able to retrieve any stored data and process it, for example if you receive a subject access request.

Q) Do I need to be correctly trained to operate and use and ANPR system?

 

A ) You must have sufficient and efficient governance procedures to be able to retrieve any stored data and process it, for example if you receive a subject access request.