The Sludge

I started a new job a few weeks back as a store manager. Theres loads of cameras in the store and office etc. Only place that dont have em, is the bog and canteen.


The cameras i was told could be viewed by anyone at head office at any time to see what me or the staff were doing. This wasnt in my contract. I am not too bothered as i aint dishonest.

What DOES shock me is the fact that these cameras pick up sound and conversation etc. I was not told this at all . I only found out today by accident

Thing is is it illegal or against the law to be doing this?

stevieturbo

I would imagine that as long as you have been notifed it is happening ( or sign posted around the place ) they arent doing anything wrong.

Nath

How did you find it out by accident?

The Sludge

lol nowt like that. A mate from my oild company who works in Loss prevention saw the camers and said, bloody helll they donmt spare any expense.

I said what ya mean, and he said they was 199 each. I have 19 of them inmy store i said. He then said and they record as well.

My jaw hit the floor. Its not like he is lying as he is a man in the know like

B16 WLD

if they inform you it is legal, distribution of the info is thought
data protection act

James Raby

iTrader: (1)

Indeed, the staff must know that these can record conversations

If anything was to be used as evidence - this would then be turned on the company for not disclosing the information up front

I'd check your contract to see if it's listed - if not, I'd be very aware what any member of staff could do or say to affect the company - could turn ugly