PLACEMENT OF CAMERAS The locations where cameras are installed may be restricted access sites such as a departmental computer lab; however, these locations are not places where a person has a reasonable expectation of privacy. Cameras will be located so that personal privacy is maximized. Camera positions and views of residential housing shall be limited to public areas, elevators, and exterior locations. The view of a residential housing facility must not violate the standard of a reasonable expectation of privacy. Unless the camera is being used for criminal investigations, monitoring by security cameras in the following locations is prohibited: • Student dormitory rooms in the residence halls • Bathrooms • Locker rooms • Offices – only at the entrance • Classrooms not used as a lab
(These areas are protected by a "reasonable expectation of privacy." Use of cameras in these areas requires search warrants.)
The installation of “dummy” cameras that do not operate is prohibited. Unless being used for criminal investigations, all video camera installations should be visible.
ACCESS AND MONITORING All recording or monitoring of activities of individuals or groups by University security cameras will be conducted in a manner consistent with University policies and state and federal laws and will not be based on the subjects’ personal characteristics, including age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics. Furthermore, all recording or monitoring will be conducted in a professional, ethical, and legal manner. All personnel with access to University security cameras shall be trained in the effective, legal, and ethical use of monitoring equipment and shall receive a copy of this policy and provide written acknowledgement that they have read and understand its contents. Access to live video or recorded video from cameras shall be limited to the University Police Department, designated ITS personnel and other personnel as authorized by the Chief of Police and Executive Director of ITS. The copying, duplicating and/or retransmission of live or recorded video shall be limited to persons authorized by the Chief of Police. University security cameras are not monitored continuously under normal operating conditions but may be monitored for legitimate safety and security purposes that include, but are not limited to, the following: high risk areas, restricted access areas/locations, in response to an alarm, special events, and specific investigations authorized by the Chief of Police.
Personnel are prohibited from using or disseminating information acquired from University security cameras except for official purposes. All information and/or observations made in the
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