Installing a video surveillance system is one of the most effective methods to protect your property. However, in Italy and Europe, the use of cameras is strictly regulated by the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation). Many people install devices on their own, ignoring that incorrect positioning can turn into a serious violation of others' privacy, with fines that can reach thousands of euros.
""Private cameras can only frame areas belonging to your property. It is strictly forbidden to record public roads, sidewalks, or neighbors' properties.""
Do you want to protect your home but are afraid of breaking the law? The pyBIM team designs and installs certified video surveillance systems, handling the correct orientation of the lenses and the mandatory signage.
The boundary line between private security and privacy violation is very thin. When you decide to install one or more cameras, you must respect certain precise rules established by the Privacy Guarantor.
The Golden Rules for Compliant Video Surveillance
- Limited viewing angle: Cameras must exclusively frame your property (your gate, your garden, your front door). If the viewing angle "spills over" onto a common condominium area or public road, you are committing an offense.
- The "Video Surveillance Area" sign: It is mandatory by law to display a clearly visible sign warning anyone approaching of the presence of cameras, before the person enters the shooting range.
- Image retention: For individuals, recordings should be kept only for the time strictly necessary to protect the property (generally 24/48 hours). The modern systems we install automatically overwrite older data.
- Condominiums and workplaces: If you install cameras in a condominium to protect common parts, you need formal approval from the assembly. In workplaces, installation requires a union agreement or authorization from the Labor Inspectorate to protect employees from remote monitoring.
Don't risk fines or criminal charges! Rely on professionals for an installation that guarantees you 100% security in full compliance with current regulations.