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Vi får många frågor om kamerabevakning och hur man ska göra för att följa reglerna i dataskyddsförordningen och kamerabevakningslagen. Reglerna ser olika ut beroende på vem du är som bevakar och vilken plats som filmas.

Som privatperson kan du både bli kamerabevakad och vilja använda dig av kamerabevakning, för att till exempel bevaka din egen tomt.

Om ni använder er av kamerabevakning måste ni informera om det på ett begripligt och lättillgängligt sätt. Dataskyddsförordningen ställer flera krav på vad informationen

In general, it is not allowed to use video-surveillance outside of your own home or property. If you use video-surveillance to monitor areas outside of your own home or property you might need to comply with the rules of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Swedish Camera Surveillance Act. 

If you think that someone is using camera surveillance unlawfully you can file a complaint to the Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection (IMY) using our e-service.

Video surveillance is a privacy-sensitive processing of personal data. As a data controller, you have several obligations towards those being monitored. Among other things, you need to ensure that you live up to the rights they have.

It is common that individuals of the general public use video-surveillance on their own property. The so-called "domestic purpose exemption" means that the rules of GDPR do not apply when using video-surveillance in your capacity as a private citizen or in connection to your personal household. Sometimes it is hard to know when the exemption applies. Following you will find a guide on what applies when it comes to video-surveillance and the domestic purpose exemption.

Are you, as an employer, considering using video-surveillance of a workplace? Remember that all video-surveillance entails an infringement of privacy and that employees in general have a right not to be monitored at work. Therefore, you need strong reasons as to why it is necessary to monitor employees at their place of work. Here you will find out more of what rules apply.