How to collect images through security cameras in accordance with the LGPD?

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Collecting images by security cameras in companies is a common and necessary practice for the protection of assets, access control and employee safety. However, with the implementation of the General Data Protection Law (LGPD) in Brazil, this activity must be carried out with attention to the rules that aim to guarantee the privacy and protection of the personal data of the individuals filmed.

The LGPD establishes that the collection of data, including images, must be carried out for specific, legitimate and informed purposes. This means that companies must have a clear and justified reason for installing security cameras, such as protecting assets, employee safety and crime prevention. In addition, it is essential that this purpose be communicated to employees and visitors, allowing them to be aware that they are being monitored. Therefore, it is essential that companies adopt measures to transparently inform about the presence of cameras, through signs or internal notices.

The storage and processing of images must also follow strict guidelines. The company is responsible for the security of the data collected and must implement technical and administrative measures to protect the information against unauthorized access, leaks or losses. In addition, the images must be kept only for the time necessary to fulfill the security purpose, avoiding excessive storage that may constitute a violation of individuals' privacy.

Transparency is a fundamental principle of the LGPD. Therefore, companies cryptocurrency data must create clear policies on the use of security cameras and ensure that data subjects can request access to this information in certain cases.

Regarding the collection of consent, since these are surveillance cameras that monitor the security of companies or condominiums, it is possible to consider the footage as a processing hypothesis that falls under the Controller's Legitimate Interest, according to article 7, IX of the LGPD. In addition, this collection may be justified by the protection of the physical safety and life of the data subject or third parties, according to article 7, VII. Therefore, consent is not a necessary requirement, since this is just one of several legal hypotheses for processing personal data provided for in the legislation.

In short, the collection of images by security cameras in companies, although necessary, must be carried out in compliance with the LGPD. This involves defining clear purposes, adopting security measures to protect the data collected, and ensuring transparency regarding the use of the images. By following these guidelines, companies not only comply with the legislation, but also promote a safer and more respectful environment for everyone involved.