Request to data user

You have the right to request the authority or private entity which has performed the video monitoring and possesses the footage reflecting your conduct for the following information:

  • the kind of recordings that have been collected
  • for how long the recordings have been collected
  • to which other persons or institutions the video recordings have been disclosed in at least the last year
  • the purpose and legal basis of processing of the video recordings

Read more about access to your personal data.

Appeal to State Data Protection Inspectorate

If the authority or private entity has refused to provide you with the requested information, you have the right to appeal to the State Data Protection Inspectorate.

In your application you should indicate:

  • the kind of action that you expect from the authority or person
  • arguments as to why the authority or person should have fulfilled your request
  • and include relevant documents that substantiate your opinion, if there are any

Appeal to Administrative court

If you are not satisfied with the decision taken by the State Data Protection Inspectorate, you can challenge the decision in a regional administrative court and in addition, ask for compensation due to violation of your right to access your data. You can learn more about how to prepare your application and other requirements as well in the Law on Administrative Proceedings.

The regional administrative court will assess whether the data user has acted lawfully and, if necessary, may oblige the State Data Protection Inspectorate to order the data user to provide access to information regarding your video recordings. The court may also order compensation if you have requested it.

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