A dash cam and data protection.

Basically it states that if you use a dash cam and record a public area, you become a data controller. A data controller is required to have policies and procedures in place for how the data is processed, stored, shared, etc.

• You need to be transparent about the recording. So you need to have signage that indicates recording is taking place.
• You need to specify under what legal basis is the recording being made.
• You must also state how long you will retain the data.
• If someone is aware of the existence of your dash cam, then they are entitled to ask for a copy of footage of them from you. You have 30 days to respond to the request. You must also redact (blur/black out) any other identifiable individuals who may be also in that recording.
• The individuals have more rights available to them. You can find out what they are here.
• There is a need to ensure the data is properly secured and limit who has access to it.
• You should not share any footage online in a social media platform.
• Gardaí may request a copy of the footage, but you can only give it to them when they provide you with a written request under Section 41 of the Data Protection Act 2018.

But my insurer is giving me a discount.

Some insurance companies are incentivising people to install a dash cam. This makes things even more tricky. If any of the following are a requirement of an insurance policy:

• You are required to install and use the camera;
• You are required to provide footage to your insurer at their request or to upload it to their website;
• Your insurer monitors your use of the camera; and/or
• Your insurer instructs you as to which model of camera or application you must use.

then you are entering into a joint data controller relationship. This requires that a legal arrangement be put in place that sets out each parties respective responsibilities. So I would think twice about doing this.

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My story.

Earlier this year, I lost the two wing mirrors on my car in two separate incidents, within weeks of each other. The first one I lost my passenger side mirror, as I swerved to avoid an oncoming car that drifted in front of me. I lost my mirror and also destroyed the mirror of a new parked car. The drifting car did not stop. I had to pay for a new wing mirror for the parked car of €210.

The second incident, I lost my drivers side mirror to an idiot coming around a corner at speed on my side of the road. He tried to get back to his side of the road as I swerved towards the bushes, but no good. He didn’t stop either, but he lost his drivers mirror too. I’ve a ten year old car, so even getting second hand mirrors, the two cost me €250.

I was given a dash cam, so the next time that happened, I’d have something to show to the Gardaí. Of course nothing has happened to me since I got it. Anyway, because of the above, I have removed the dash cam and here it is about to be put away.

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