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New national CCTV policy good for our security

The government has prepared a National CCTV Policy that will require public institutions and businesses, among others, to install the gadgets. The new policy requires owners of such buildings to maintain records of regarding make of the CCTV, model, system components including, but not limited to recorders, cameras, lenses, and multiplexers.

Owners should ensure the systems provide reasonable access, connection, linkage and integration mechanisms. Further, all CCTV footage should be disclosed in case of formal investigations where disclosure may help investigations or the prosecution of a criminal offence.

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