Guideline for Personal Video Information Protection for Operators of Video Information Processing Devices

Rapidly developing digital technology has brought about significant changes to our daily lives and industries. Among these, 'mobile video information processing devices' are technologies that are increasingly important in modern society; they are devices that can record and transmit video by being worn, carried, or attached to a movable object. These devices are divided into wearable, portable, and attachment/mounting types, each with various usage methods and purposes.

However, such mobile video information processing devices also have the potential to accompany problems such as personal information protection and privacy infringement. To prevent this and use them safely, please refer to the guidelines suggested by Law firm Veat’s personal information protection lawyers.

Characteristics and Necessity of Protection for Mobile Video Information Processing Devices

• Difficulty in Pre-Communication with the Information Subject

The biggest feature of mobile video information processing devices is that the device operator cannot communicate with the information subject who is the subject of the recording. As a result, there may be situations where the information subject does not know that their video is being recorded, and they may be unable to exercise the right to consent or refuse recording.

• Increased Possibility of Privacy Infringement

As the technology becomes smaller and develops into wearable devices, it has become increasingly difficult for the subject being recorded to verify who is recording them and for what purpose. Particularly, criminal acts such as concealing cameras or secretly recording are cited as adverse effects of this technological development, and this characteristic has increased people's anxiety.

• Necessity of Proper Operation

Since mobile video information processing devices may be used to identify specific individuals, it is important to properly process and protect the recorded video. The operator must clearly define the purpose of recording, storage method, and retention period in accordance with the standards required by the Personal Information Protection Act and related laws, and comply with them.

3 Key Checklists for Protecting Personal Video Information

• Mandatory Disclosure of Recording Fact

The operator of a mobile video information processing device must clearly notify the information subject of the fact of recording, and various methods can be used for the notification method. For example, a light or sound indicating that recording is in progress can be provided, or a sign or written notice can be posted in a specific location to notify the fact of recording. In some cases, verbally notifying the fact of recording directly is also a way. By taking such measures, the information subject is given the opportunity to exercise the option to refuse recording, and can contribute to reducing the possibility of privacy infringement during the recording process.

• Personal Information Protection After Recording

After recording, procedures to guarantee the rights of the information subject are required. For example, the information subject should be able to request access, modification, or deletion of their video information, and this should be properly processed in accordance with the Personal Information Protection Act and related laws.

• Establishment and Strengthening of Operation Policies

The operator must establish and implement operation policies including basic information such as the purpose of device installation and the number of devices operated, and modify them as needed. In particular, they must continuously manage the level of personal information protection through regular review.

Law firm Veat, a Trusted Partner for Video Information and Future Technologies

Law firm Veat has demonstrated expertise in IT and personal information protection, resolving various legal issues in the digital age. In particular, Law firm Veat provides systematic and optimized legal advice on personal information protection issues that may arise from the introduction of new technologies such as mobile video information processing devices.

Law firm Veat reviews the legality of the data collection and processing process for customers utilizing personal information, designs compliance procedures for personal information-related laws when necessary, suggests crisis management plans for information leakage incidents, and assists in establishing and operating personal information protection systems and strengthening operating management policies.

Law firm Veat will continue to do its best to provide the optimal personal information protection legal advice to companies leading digital innovation.

If you need guidelines for video personal information and other personal information matters, please contact Law firm Veat, a personal information protection law firm.

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From Law firm Veat