All state schools
This procedure provides a process for principals to assess the need for Closed circuit television (CCTV), apply for approval for CCTV use and to manage the collection and storage of personal information collected through CCTV.
Schools face a variety of security related threats. Closed circuit television (CCTV) can be an effective tool to help a school to meet its obligation to provide a safe and secure environment for staff and students and meet its duty of care obligations.
This obligation does not prevent the use of CCTV in schools for a legitimate and lawful purpose, however they do necessitate the department to implement strict practices associated with the operation of CCTV, and the management of the information collected through its use.
The Emergency and School Security Unit (E&SS) assists principals in ensuring plans for CCTV are in line with the department’s procedure, and also that proposed procurement and placement of CCTV equipment is suitable, and will effectively fulfil its intended purpose.
E&SS maintains an ongoing partnership with Protective Services, part of the Qld Police Service, for several aspects of school security. One aspect of this partnership is the provision of procurement, installation and technical advice relating to CCTV equipment. Protective Services will carry out procurement processes and practices in accordance with the department’s requirements, specifications set out under relevant industry better practice standards and Queensland Government procurement principles set out under the Queensland Government Procurement Policy.
Term
Definition
CCTV
Includes any equipment used to observe and record images of individuals, such as an installed surveillance system of temporary or fixed cameras, body-worn video and drone technology, for the purpose of deterring personal and property crime and assisting in the investigation of criminal offences.
Personal information
Any information or opinion, whether true or not, and whether recorded in material form or not, about an individual whose identity is apparent, or can reasonably be ascertained, from the information or opinion, section 12 of the Information Privacy Act 2009 (Qld).
Previous seven years shown. Minor version updates not included.
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For further information, please contact: Manager, School SecurityEmergency and School Security UnitPhone: 3034 6010Email: isb.emergencysecurity@qed.qld.gov.au
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