Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA)
DPIA CCTV and Audio Recording at ASL Vets Ltd
- Purpose of Processing
- To protect staff, clients, animals, and property; support investigations; and uphold service quality
- Nature of Processing
- Continuous audio and video recording in reception, consult rooms, prep area, and surgery
- Retention: 30 days
- Access: Senior management only, for investigations
- Lawful Basis
- Legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f) UK GDPR)
- Necessity and Proportionality
- Coverage limited to operational areas
- No recording in private spaces
- Signage and staff training ensure transparency
- Risks Identified
- Misuse of footage
- Inadequate access controls
- Lack of client awareness
- Mitigation Measures
- Password protection and encryption
- Access logs and audit trails
- Clear signage and staff briefings
- Automatic deletion after 30 days
- Consultation
- Staff informed via training
- Clients informed via signage
- Review Schedule
- Annual review or upon system/legal change
