CCTV Privacy Notice

1. Who we are

IDC College is a combined sewing classroom and retail shop based in Bromsgrove.

We use CCTV to help keep everyone safe and to protect our premises.

This notice explains how we use CCTV and how your information is protected.

Data Controller: Brenda KilligrewContact: brenda@inkberrowdesigncentre.co.uk

2. Why we use CCTV

CCTV is used for two clear and limited purposes:

• Safeguarding and safety in the classroom — to help protect children and vulnerable learners, to record accidents or incidents, and to support safe use of sewing equipment.

• Crime prevention and security in the shop — to deter theft, protect stock and equipment, and ensure the safety of visitors and staff.

CCTV is not used to monitor teaching performance or learner behaviour for assessment.

3. What we record

• Video footage only (no audio).

• Classroom/workshop area.

• Retail shop area.

• Entry and exit points.

No cameras are placed in private areas such as toilets or changing spaces.

4. Lawful basis

We process CCTV footage under legitimate interests (UK GDPR Article 6(1)(f)).Our legitimate interests are safeguarding, safety, and crime prevention.

5. How long we keep footage

Footage is kept for 14–30 days and then automatically deleted unless it is needed for an activesafeguarding or security investigation.

6. Who can see the footage

Access is strictly limited to the owner.

Footage may be shared externally only when:

• required for safeguarding purposes

• requested by the police

• required by law

• an individual requests footage of themselves or their child, where appropriate and lawful Footage is never shared for marketing or training.

7. How footage is stored and protected

• Secure, password-protected system

• Limited access

• No audio recording

• Automatic deletion after the retention period

• Regular review of necessity and proportionality

8. Your rights

You have the right to:

• request access to footage of yourself or your child (where it does not compromise the privacy ofothers)

• ask how your data is used

• raise concerns about CCTV use

• request correction or deletion where appropriate

Requests can be made by contacting Brenda directly.

9. Transparency and signage

Clear signage is displayed at the entrance and inside the premises to inform all visitors, customers, parents, and learners that CCTV is in operation.

Parents of children attending classes receive this notice as part of their welcome information.

10. Questions or concerns

If you have any questions about CCTV or how your data is handled, please contact: Brenda Killigrew

Owner & Data Controller

IDC College

brenda@inkberrowdesigncentre.co.uk