In today’s world, businesses rely on CCTV to keep people, premises, and assets safe. From preventing theft to monitoring staff and visitors, video surveillance is a critical part of a robust security strategy.

But did you know that downloading or retaining CCTV footage without the correct licence could put your business on the wrong side of the law?

Under UK law, businesses that capture and store CCTV footage are subject to strict data protection and licencing requirements. In particular:

• Downloading or retaining footage from public areas requires a Public Space Surveillance (PSS) licence
• Using or storing CCTV footage without a PSS licence is illegal and could put your business at risk of fines or enforcement
• The licence ensures that footage is handled safely, securely, and in line with GDPR regulations.

While some providers manage CCTV systems, without a PSS licence any footage they access or provide could leave your business exposed to legal risk.

At Business Watch Guarding, we hold a fully accredited PSS licence, which means all footage we handle is downloaded and stored legally, ensuring your business remains fully compliant with UK law and GDPR.

Do get in touch with us today to find our out how our fully licenced CCTV services can keep your business both safe and compliant.