Request CCTV footage of yourself
You have the right to request CCTV footage of yourself.
You need to make a request to the owner of the CCTV system. You can do this either in writing or verbally.
The owner鈥檚 details are usually written on a sign attached to the camera, unless the owner is obvious (like a shop).
Tell them you鈥檙e requesting information held about you under data protection law. The Information Commissioner鈥檚 Office (ICO) has guidance about .
Provide information to help the owner identify you, for example:
- a specific date and time
- proof of your identity
- a description of yourself
The CCTV owner must usually provide the footage free of charge within 1 calendar month.
Most CCTV footage is deleted 30 days after it鈥檚 recorded.
The CCTV owner might not be allowed to share any footage if:
- other people can be seen in it
- they鈥檙e not able to edit out people to protect their identity
The CCTV owner can invite you to a viewing of the footage if:
- they鈥檙e unable to provide you with the footage itself
- you agree to that arrangement
They can refuse your request if sharing the footage could put an ongoing criminal investigation at risk.
The ICO has guidance about requesting footage: