Municipal video surveillance and data protection

Video surveillance by a municipality is a high-risk processing activity requiring a legal basis, a data protection impact assessment, and strict governance. The LPrD revision is accompanied by a new law on video surveillance that clarifies these requirements.

A municipality that installs cameras must document the purpose, minimise data collection, inform the public, govern image retention, and restrict access. Video surveillance is among the processing activities typically subject to a DPIA because of its potential intrusion into private life.