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Change description : 2026-04-16 15:39:00: Updated paragraph 75. [Guidance and regulation]

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Guidance

Surveillance camera systems

Detention services order 4/2017 about the use of surveillance camera systems including how data is managed and kept secure.

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Surveillance camera systems

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This Home Office detention services order provides information for all staff working in immigration removal centres, pre-departure accommodation and short-term holding facilities, as well as escorting staff, on the use of surveillance cameras. Surveillance camera systems include any system used for recording and storing visual images for surveillance purposes.

Updates to this page

Published 13 February 2018
Last updated 1316 AugustApril 20252026 + show all updates
  1. Guidance updated as detailed in the revision notes at the end of the document.

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Update history

2026-04-16 15:39
Updated paragraph 75.

2025-08-13 14:31
Guidance updated as detailed in the revision notes at the end of the document.

2024-05-08 11:53
Reissued the surveillance camera systems guidance. A full list of changes can be found in the ‘Revision history’ section.