Xplora wrote:Surveillance cameras are not legally allowed to be installed in Vic NP where they could catch someone doing the wrong thing as they infringe the privacy of all those doing the right thing. Pity. Put them up and they would probably be stolen or trashed anyway.
What law are you referring to that prohibits the use of surveillance cameras in a Vic NP by the relevant authorities?
http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/park-manageme ... nforcementUse of concealed cameras on public land for compliance activitiesParks Victoria does use concealed camera technology on public land and in marine protected areas for the purpose of gathering evidence and information of people committing alleged offences. These offences include habitat destruction, theft of forest produce, illegal fishing and hunting activities, wildlife poaching, and rubbish dumping.
Concealed camera operations are run according to strict procedures and cameras are only installed by authorised officers at specific locations where alleged offences have been reported.
All concealed cameras are installed within the requirements of the Surveillance Devices Act 1999 and all information captured by cameras is handled in accordance with the Information Privacy Act 2000.
Images of a private nature not relevant to the alleged offences detected are destroyed.
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