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Rules regarding CCTV in and around your property

Jason
A person is allowed to protect their property using CCTV systems, but there are some rules that must be adhered to in order to ensure that they are complying with the law. They need to be installed and used in such a way that they protect the privacy of others. So for example, you could not have a CCTV system that is pointing over in to a neighbour’s garden. If you want to put a camera up that may record footage of your neighbour’s property and / or a public pavement / footpath then you need to try and limit... Read More »

The Risks of CCTV

Jason
CCTV has become an important element of security, and is increasingly visible in residential areas, but there are some key things you need to be aware of when installing a system. Here, we cover those issues for you. CCTV doesn’t prevent crime: Many see the presence of cameras as a deterrent, but balaclavas are cheap; in other words, a determined criminal will hide their face, so that deterrent effect is likely to apply only to opportunists. Lack of monitoring: What CCTV can do is allow real-time monitoring of activity, but for that to be effective it’s essential that the systems... Read More »

Using Decoys in Home Security

Jason
With crime noticeably on the rise, many householders are fitting their properties with CCTV technology. It’s easy to see why this could be attractive, but given that the technology is expensive and criminals are ever more resourceful, is it really worth going the whole hog with a full and working system? There’s no doubt that having the ability to collect footage is useful, and could still provide clues, but definitely, the deterrent effect is key. So how do you make your deterrent as effective as it can be? First of – visibility. Make sure your ‘cameras’ look like cameras, are... Read More »

Security when travelling

Jason
When travelling to and from any destination regardless of whether it is for business or pleasure, we all need to be aware of our own safety and if you are going with children, their safety too. There may be certain things that put you more at risk than other people such as you are travelling alone, you are a tourist not a local or you have valuable items with you. It is important to understand what extra risks you may have and try and identify a way to minimise the risks as much as possible. Some parts of the world... Read More »

IP Cameras for your home

Jason
With many people becoming increasingly concerned about the security of their home, the security companies have seen a bigger need for cheaper CCTV systems. Historically, it was often only the very wealthy people that have CCTV systems installed as they could easily cost upwards of £500 but now, being able to buy a CCTV camera that links to your phone or tablet for as little as £30 much more people are opting for one. There are hundreds of different types of IP cameras on the market and it can be hard to know which one to choose. The main thing... Read More »