Officers using body-worn cameras must receive training on legal and ethical responsibilities, particularly regarding privacy protection.

A new regulation in Dubai oversees the use of cameras for recording violations and enforcing judgments, decisions, and court orders. This regulation specifies what can be recorded and in which locations filming is permitted.

Filming in areas with high privacy, such as homes, places of worship, and changing rooms, is prohibited. Additionally, individuals must be informed when filming is taking place.

Furthermore, officers using body-worn cameras must receive necessary training regarding their legal and ethical responsibilities, especially concerning privacy protection.

These provisions have been announced in a new regulation issued by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai.

What are the responsibilities of government entities?

According to this regulation, images and videos recorded by cameras must be securely stored in encrypted systems. This data must be protected against unauthorized access or tampering, and its management must comply with Dubai laws and the requirements of the Dubai Electronic Security Center regarding data retention and processing.

Government entities are required to:

Maintain a database of authorized users and their access levels.

Ensure that all staff and authorized individuals adhere to privacy protection standards.

Source: Gulf Times