Can I record sound on my surveillance cameras?

24th April 2019

Everywhere you go, there are CCTV cameras taking record of everyone passing because security is important to businesses and homeowners and evidence is one sure way to combat wrongdoing. If you’re considering whether just image is enough and whether you’d gain from recording sound, read on. Cameras in the workplace There are reasons why audio can not be recorded in the workplace – both practically and legally. It is in fact, illegal to record workers conversations without them knowing or accepting that they are being monitored. Audio CCTV in the workplace is massively expensive, which is why the majority of CCTV…

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The Best CCTV Motion Cameras

28th February 2019

Whether you’re looking to catch a criminal in the act or capture nature at its finest, motion activated cameras can provide you with quality footage as soon as movement is detected, saving you time so you don’t have to sift through hours of video. There are multiple types of CCTV motion cameras including: ring floodlight cameras, nest cameras, mini dome cameras, HD over analog video cameras, super wide-angle security cameras, smart home cameras, wireless outdoor home cameras, outdoor day night vision infrared IR bullet security cameras, outdoor HD 3MP IP bullet security cameras and wireless optical zoom outdoor PTZ cameras. This…

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CCTV Cloud Storage

31st December 2018

CCTV cloud storage is a new service that provides commercial and domestic customers with a variety of secure online document storage options. It’s a comprehensive programme that enables users to stay compliant with laws and regulations and simplifies the process of retrieving video information, making it a time saving management scheme for many. Today our experts are here to offer a brief explanation of the different levels of CCTV cloud storage – so you can start benefiting from a time saving, tailored and affordable service.   How does the CCTV Cloud work? CCTV cloud storage uses the internet to keep all…

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How Many CCTV Cameras in London?

16th October 2017

Have you ever stopped to wonder how many cameras have recorded your movements, on any given trip to the shop, day out, or journey around your home area and within our capital city, London? Well, we’re here to tell you just how many CCTV cameras there are in London, why there are so many and offer up some statistics that may surprise you. How many CCTV cameras in London? It is estimated that there are 500,000 CCTV cameras dotted around London. You may be asking yourself why so many? But due to criminal activity and CCTV Legal Requirements, many businesses invest…

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CCTV Legal Requirements: CCTV Laws Explained

1st July 2017

This month with Caught on Camera we’ll be explaining the law surrounding CCTV in the UK. CCTV Laws Explained We want to ensure that our customers understand the procedures that must be followed when installing a CCTV camera and the laws they must abide by. In this article, you will find the answers to: Contents When do I Need to Follow the Data Protection Act? CCTV Filming Being a CCTV Operator When is CCTV Footage OK to Hand Over? How Long Should I Hold on to Footage? CCTV at Home Using CCTV Responsibly What Should I Do if I Capture Images…

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