2nd October 2024
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Health and safety responsibilities of employers and how body cameras can help

The Health and Safety at Work Act of 1974 requires employers to provide a safe workplace. Employers’ responsibilities under health and safety law include providing training and equipment to ensure that employees can work safely. In addition, employers must provide adequate facilities for employees, and must ensure that the working environment is as safe as possible. And, because the unexpected can occur, supervision of workers is important too.
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31st July 2024
In this article, we explain what an IP rating is and how IP ratings work when it comes to two way radios and body cameras.

IP Ratings for two way radios and body cameras explained

When choosing body cameras or two way radios, the environment in which they will work is an important factor. Some devices must be able to handle all the rough and tumble of outdoor environments, while others won’t ever have to be deployed in challenging conditions. This brings us to IP ratings and what they mean in this context.
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24th June 2024
A body camera worn by a security guard.

Can security guards wear body cameras?

In this article, we’ll look at the circumstances in which security guards may record footage using body worn cameras and how their employers can ensure compliance with regulations like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the UK.
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22nd March 2024
A security worker in the hospitality industry wearing a body-worn camera.

What is the purpose of body-worn cameras?

A body-worn camera is a compact wearable device that captures and transmits both sound and video information. This means that when the footage it captures is viewed, whether in real time or after the situation, there is strong evidence showing what occurred. In some environments, body-worn cameras can be integrated with CCTV and two way radios to trigger an emergency recording. The purpose of body-worn cameras varies slightly from sector to sector, so we’ll examine some examples to demonstrate its uses.
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15th October 2023
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What are the data protection restrictions for body worn cameras in the UK?

Body-worn cameras are gaining popularity across sectors like healthcare and security, offering audio and video recording to enhance safety. Yet, they pose privacy issues, prompting the UK to implement data protection rules. We'll examine these restrictions and their impact on users in this blog.
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15th July 2022
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Five reasons why you should invest in body worn cameras

Body worn cameras can provide valuable intelligence to assess risk before an incident occurs and are particularly useful in high-risk situations where there is a strong likelihood of attack or altercation. Here are five reasons to consider deploying them.
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