Compliance of Video Surveillance Systems With Personal Data Protection Requirements: Analysis of Provider Practices
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: Video surveillance is widely used as a security measure, but its operation is directly associated with the processing of personal data and the need to comply with data protection requirements. This paper analyzes the main criteria for assessing the compliance of video surveillance systems with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the applicable national legislation, with particular emphasis on their practical implementation by companies operating in the video surveillance sector. An exploratory survey was conducted among representatives of six companies to examine the existence of internal policies, the technical protection measures applied, the organization of access to video data, staff training, and the main difficulties encountered in meeting personal data protection requirements. The results are interpreted as indicative of the surveyed group and reveal both positive practices and gaps in organizational preparedness and the implementation of compliance measures. On this basis, guidelines are formulated for improving personal data protection in the use of video surveillance systems.
Authors: Deyan Ivanov, Donika Dimanova
Institution: Shumen University
Language: English
Subfield: Law
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7225424404