There are hundreds of different law on surveillance and where it can be used but finding them can be a challenge. Even if you do the relevant surveillance law, depending on where you live, there may be other bi-laws that apply. Additional to the surveillance laws, you should also investigate the CCTV standards and how to apply them to ensure you are getting the pixel density and image quality you require. There is no point installing a surveillance system if it can’t give you a suitable image.
Following are a list of laws on surveillance, broken down by region. If you cannot find the information on surveillance law you are looking for, please send us a message or post a commend at the bottom of this page.
Australian Legislation & Laws on Surveillance
Commonwealth
Surveillance Devices Act 2004 – Updated 2012 Australian surveillance act
Australian Privacy Foundation – Privacy Laws – States and Territories of Australia
Electronic Frontiers Australia Privacy and Surveillance
Photos and surveillance Australian Information Commissioner
There are Commonwealth, State and Territory laws that relate to taking and using images of a person without their permission, or recording their conversations or movements. Which law applies will depend on the circumstances, in particular:
- where the surveillance occurred or the photos were taken
- what was being monitored or photographed
- who was responsible for the surveillance or images.
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Australia
Open-Street CCTV in Australia: A comparative study of establishment and operation
NSW
NT
QLD
SA
Office of Liquor and Gambling Late Night Trading Code of Practice
Listening and Surveillance Devices Act 1972
TAS
VIC
WA
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