Editing Hidden camera (section)

=== United Kingdom ===
The use of hidden cameras is generally permitted under UK law, if used in a legal manner and towards legitimate ends. Individuals may use covert surveillance in their own home, in the workplace for [[employee monitoring]], outside of a domestic or commercial property for security purposes and in security situations where there may be a need to do so. There are a number of laws under the [[Data Protection Act 2018|Data Protection Act]] and [[Human Rights Act 1998|Human Rights Acts]] that may affect the use of hidden cameras.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Francis |first=Harry |title=Are Workplace Security Cameras Legal |url=https://www.gotobuuy.com/blog/post/Are-Workplace-Security-Cameras-Legal |access-date=2018-10-24 |publisher=[[Employee Monitoring]]}}{{dead link|date=February 2024|fix-attempted=yes}}</ref>

In any type of covert surveillance, footage should only be used for the purpose for which it has been taken, which must be a legitimate security reason. The person in possession of the footage is responsible for its use, and must only retain footage for as long as it is reasonably needed. It is not permitted to release the footage to third parties except when there is a legal necessity.{{citation needed|date=August 2024}}

It is illegal under UK law to deploy covert cameras in areas where individuals would have an expectation of privacy, such as bathrooms, changing rooms, and locker rooms. It is also illegal to place hidden cameras in someone else's home or on someone else's property.{{citation needed|date=August 2024}}