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The Data Protection Commission has recently published guidance on the use of Dash Cams.
Thousands of Dash Cams are used daily but many motorists are unaware of the privacy and legal implications.
Whilst Dash Cams can have many benefits, including discounted insurance premiums, sharing footage online or using the footage for other purposes can get you into trouble.
GDPR4DashCam can help resolve this headache for you.
Status of the Dash Cam Operator (Motorist)
EU data protection legislation recognises those who collect and process personal information of individuals (including images and voice recordings of people) as either “data controllers” or “data processors”.
Data Controller
If you are recording with a Dash Cam, you are likely to be a data controller for the purposes of data protection legislation and should therefore give due consideration to the legal responsibilities that you may be taking on.
Publication of footage
If you are using a Dash Cam for security or accident liability purposes, you should be aware that the publication of footage, for example on social media platforms, represents a further processing and risks..
Sharing of Dash Cam footage
An Garda Síochána may request a copy of Dash Cam footage from you in relation to the investigation of a crime. The provision of personal data, including Dash Cam footage, to Law Enforcement authorities is permitted under Section 41 of the Data Protection Act 2018.
Insurance companies and Dash Cams
Some insurance companies are offering discounts on motor insurance policies to drivers who use Dash Cams. Where the use of a Dash Cam is incentivised in this way, the driver is exhibiting a clear prior purpose and intention to obtain and process the personal data of other persons, for the purpose of recording accidents..
The role of the Data Protection Commissioner
The DPC handles complaints from individuals who consider that their data protection rights may have been infringed...
