Johannesburg’s new by-law regulates the use of CCTV surveillance in public and private spaces, aiming to deter crime while safeguarding citizens’ rights.
Owners of CCTV cameras in Johannesburg will soon be required to register their systems as the municipality seeks to regulate their use as part of strengthening law enforcement. Picture: Henk Kruger / Independent NewspapersThe City of Johannesburg has approved a new by-law to regulate privately-owned closed-circuit television surveillance in public spaces and private property and enforce their registration including drones, body cameras, and automatic number plate recognition.
In addition, the city may also determine tariffs, charges, or surcharges dealing with any aspect, conduct, or action in terms of the by-law, and such tariffs and/or charges or surcharges will be published in the provincial gazette for information after being approved by the municipality. The City of Johannesburg departments will not be required to follow the application process but merely register the locations of the CCTV cameras with the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department for documentation and database recording purposes.
It will be enforced with strict compliance with the applicable laws by providing an effective framework within which the municipality can prescribe, regulate, and safeguard constitutional rights to human dignity, privacy, security of persons, freedom of movement, and the general well-being of the community.
In terms of the by-law, any contravention or failure to comply with any of its provisions could lead to fines or imprisonment not exceeding two years or both.
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