Today I installed a monitor / CCTV camera that is linked into the main entrance into a shop, someone I spoke to said this isn't allowed.

 

Since when? Got signage!

Was it a passing customer?

There are many myths regarding CCTV

I assume a passing lecturer...

Unless play back is visible on the monitor I would have no concerns

I assume a passing lecturer...

Possibly, in which case I guess he already know the answer...

Seen literally hundreds of petrol station, service station and corner shop systems where the monitors are 'ceiling bracketed' and you can even comb your hair or straighten your tie whilst watching yourself on the monitor... should imagine if the camera is on the premises and suitable signs displayed shouldn't be a problem..but I gather from a superior site expert that the camera should not point outside the store onto a public place. Must bow down to his knowledge but there would be anarchy in the U.S.A. if the powers that be attempted to prevent this.. Worth noting also that petrol stations have cctv on their forecourts  

It's not allows if showing other areas to members of public, but ok showing the area you are in. Not a dpa thing

I am obliged to accept your opinion Admin.