| Comment | Just to be specific, everybody is subject to data protection laws, but Section 36 of the DPA exempts personal use of data, which is I think what you're referring to (and what I mean above by the exemption):
> 36 Personal data processed by an individual only for the purposes of that individual’s personal, family, or household affairs (including recreational purposes) are exempt from the data protection principles and the provisions of Parts II and III.
The test cases have established that using CCTV and capturing images that relate to other people's activities unconnected to your household - that is, your neighbours going about their private business - does not meet this exemption. You can film people coming to your door, you cannot film people going past your door (without meeting the requirements of the DPA). |
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