You have the right to request CCTV footage of yourself.

You need to make a request to the owner of the CCTV system. You can do this either in writing or verbally.

The owner’s details are usually written on a sign attached to the camera, unless the owner is obvious (like a shop).

Tell them you’re requesting information held about you under data protection law. The Information Commissioner’s Office ( ICO ) has guidance about getting copies of your personal data.

Provide information to help the owner identify you, for example:

a specific date and time

proof of your identity

a description of yourself

The CCTV owner must usually provide the footage free of charge within 1 calendar month.

Most CCTV footage is deleted 30 days after it’s recorded.

The CCTV owner might not be allowed to share any footage if:

other people can be seen in it

they’re not able to edit out people to protect their identity

The CCTV owner can invite you to a viewing of the footage if:

they’re unable to provide you with the footage itself

you agree to that arrangement

They can refuse your request if sharing the footage could put an ongoing criminal investigation at risk.