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Webcams in public and semi-public spaces

The need to warn people that they may be on camera does not arise if individuals are not identifiable from the webcam output. But where individuals are likely to be identifiable, for example where a webcam transmits a sufficiently high level of detail at a live event or outside broadcast, staff responsible for the webcam should take reasonable steps to warn members of the public that a webcam is being operated by the BBC within a defined area. This can be done by notices outside the venue and a line on posters or tickets.

If a webcam is to operate in a public space like a street or a park, the same rule applies. If individuals can be clearly identified, the operator should put a warning notice near the webcam.

More guidance on how the Data Protection Act and the Code of Practice on CCTV affect webcams can be obtained from Regulatory Legal Department.

Wonder if that fellow in the tent, on the entrance to the farm cam, with the van at the side knows he is on public view?? Mind he will probably have gone by the time the page loads lol.

Makes you think a little more as to whether they are a good idea or not

Hey theres a few tents there now and a funny car with a lift up thingy ma jig on top you can almost read the number plate and just look at the tents near the entrance!!!!!   That is a bit too close for comfort really, just flicked on them and flicked straight off again, daren't look for any longer!!!!!  won't be going there, can't work out if its bad weather or just poor cameras that are in need of a good clean!