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TOWN OF LOCKEPORT
POLICY STATEMENT
Policy #GG-046
Video Surveillance Policy
Effective Date:
April 10, 2026
Revision Date:
Video Surveillance Policy
1. Purpose
The Town of Lockeport operates video surveillance systems in limited municipal locations
to support the safety and security of municipal property, infrastructure, and public spaces.
The purpose of this policy is to establish clear guidelines for the collection, use, disclosure,
retention, and protection of video recordings that may contain personal information. This
policy ensures that the Town's use of video surveillance aligns with provincial privacy
legislation and guidance issued by the Office of the Information and Privacy
Commissioner of Nova Scotia.
2. Collection
The Town of Lockeport may collet video images through municipal surveillance cameras for
legitimate security and safety purposes.
Video Surveillance may be used to:
- protect municipal buildings, equipment and infrastructure
- deter vandalism or illegal activity affecting municipal property
- support investigations related to damage, theft, or other incidents involving municipal
assets
- promote safety in municipal facilities and public spaces
Cameras will be positioned to focus on municipal property and public areas. Surveillance
systems will not be placed in areas where people expect privacy, such as washrooms,
change rooms or inside private homes.
The locations of municipal surveillance cameras are identified in Schedule A- Camera
Locations of this policy. Cameras will be positioned to focus on municipal property and
public areas related to the purpose of the surveillance. Where possible, camera angles will
be limited to avoid capturing neighbouring private property or areas not related to the
intended security purpose.
Installation of new surveillance systems, or relocation of existing cameras, must be
approved by Council.
Schedule A - Camera Locations
Location 1: Tennis Courts
Location 2: Town Hall
Location 3: Roods Head
Location 4: Old Bandstand
Location 5: Beech & Hall
Location 6: Crescent Beach Center
Location 7: Sewer Plant
Location 8: Lighthouse Stage
3. Notification
The Town will provide notice to the public where video surveillance is in operation.
Signage will be placed in visible locations to inform individuals that video surveillance is
being used for security purposes. Signs will include contact information for the Town of
Lockeport for individuals seeking additional information about the surveillance system.
4. Use
Video recordings will be used only for the purposes identified in this policy.
Authorized use may include:
- investigating incidents involving municipal property
- assisting with municipal operational or safety investigations
- supporting lawful requests from law enforcement authorities
- responding to access-to-information requests
Video surveillance will not be used for general monitoring of residents or public activity
unrelated to municipal security purposes.
5. Disclosure
Video recordings may be disclosed:
- to law enforcement authorities where necessary for an investigation
- where required under applicable access-to-information legislation
- where otherwise authorized or required by law
Requests for video recordings should be submitted in writing and will be reviewed by the
Town Clerk to ensure the disclosure complies with applicable legislation. Where
appropriate, disclosures will be documented by the Town.
6. Security
The Town of Lockeport will take reasonable steps to protect surveillance recordings from
unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration or loss. The Town will maintain appropriate
administrative, physical and technical safeguards to protect surveillance recordings and the
systems used to store them.
Security measures include:
- restricting access to authorized municipal personnel
- storing recordings on secure systems or devices
- maintaining appropriate system safeguards, including password protections where
applicable
Unauthorized viewing, access, copying, sharing or distribution of surveillance recordings is
prohibited.
7. Retention
Video recordings will be retained only as long as necessary to fulfill their intended security
purpose. Unless required for an investigation, legal proceeding, or access request,
recordings will normally be automatically deleted after 30 days.
Where footage is required for investigative or legal purposes, the relevant recording may be
retained for a longer period and stored securely.
8. Access to Information Requests
Individuals may request access to personal information about themselves contained in
surveillance recordings in accordance with applicable access-to-information legislation.
Requests should be directed to the Town of Lockeport administration office and will be
handled in accordance with legislative requirements.
9. Contact Information
Questions regarding the Town's video surveillance systems or requests related to
surveillance recordings should be directed to:
June Harding
Town Clerk
Town of Lockeport
902-656-2216
townoflockeport@ns.sympatico.ca
The Town Clerk or their designate is responsible for oversight of the Town's video
surveillance systems and for ensuring compliance with this policy.