Cyclists may breach data laws with on-board cameras

Cyclists using body-worn cameras or homeowners with CCTV cameras attached to their property, may be acting illegally, warns the Data Protection Commissioner.

If a cyclist or homeowner uses footage from these cameras, beyond a personal capacity, then they may be in breach of data-protection law.

“If an individual is using CCTV or a body-worn camera and processing personal data beyond what is a ‘personal or household activity’ then they may assume the role of a data controller and as such they would be required to comply with data protection legislation,” a spokesperson from the DPC’s office said.