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CCTV User Group statement on use of CCTV cameras and other equipment from Chinese manufacturers
What is the CCTV User Group position on the use of video surveillance cameras manufactured by five Chinese companies which have been...
Jul 5, 20216 min read


BSCC warns against blanket requirement for CCTV in taxis
Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner warns local authorities against blanket requirement for CCTV in taxis
Apr 21, 20212 min read


SIA Training Statement
On the day before they come into force, Michelle Russell, Acting Chief Executive of the SIA (Security Industry Authority)
Apr 1, 20213 min read


Videosoft goes global with adaptive low bitrate video streaming
"Videosoft is about easy to use low bandwidth, low latency, reliable, secure video delivery over low bandwidth and unreliable networks incl
Mar 4, 20213 min read


More new members - Welcome to VuWall as they join the CCTV User Group
The CCTV User Group goes from strength to strength with additional business partners joining us. We are delighted to welcome VuWall
Feb 26, 20211 min read


Where's my replacement, asks former Surveillance Camera Commissioner Tony Porter
The former commissioner in charge of overseeing the regulation of CCTV and public surveillance has warned the government against leaving vacant two of the most important ‘gatekeeper’ roles in the protection of public freedoms in the UK.
Jan 11, 20213 min read


Snapshot Webinar: Streamlining video review in the CCTV control room with Kinesense
Local authorities needing to review hours and hours of video footage could find help with rapid video review technology. One company...
Dec 14, 20207 min read


Is your CCTV system cyber secure?
CCTV systems are just as vulnerable as any IT network, so what are you doing to protect yourself against a cyber attack?
Oct 19, 20206 min read


New Dallmeier module camera: AI-based object classification even in difficult light conditions
New Dallmeier module camera: AI-based object classification even in difficult light conditions
Aug 24, 20201 min read


Tony Porter, SCC: What next for automated facial recognition?
Today the Court of Appeal has handed down it’s judgment on South Wales Police use of automated facial recognition (R (Bridges) v Chief...
Aug 11, 20205 min read


The Home Secretary is seeking to appoint a single Biometrics and Surveillance Commissioner.
The Home Secretary is seeking to appoint a single Biometrics and Surveillance Commissioner.
Jul 28, 20201 min read


IBM to withdraw from facial recognition market out of profiling fears
Big Blue worries the technology is being used to promote discrimination and racial injustice. IBM announced Monday that it's withdrawing...
Jun 17, 20201 min read


CCTV User Group Conference has been postponed until October 2020.
See the website for more information about the revised October 19th to 21st dates here
Mar 15, 20201 min read


EU plans to link member states' facial recognition databases
EU plans to link member states' facial recognition databases. Human rights advocates are, however, concerned about possible privacy breaches
Feb 24, 20202 min read


We would like to offer a very warm welcome to our newest Member.
Telent join the CCTV User Group. We would like to offer a very warm welcome to Telent.
Feb 6, 20201 min read
UK Protect - Threat Level Changed
The UK threat level from terrorism has today (Monday 4 November, 2019) been reduced to Substantial
Nov 4, 20192 min read
Body worn camera trial by Waitrose
12TH OCTOBER 2018 📷 Waitrose & Partners is using body worn cameras in a trial of its new in-home delivery service. Drivers enter a...
Oct 26, 20182 min read


The Big Hack: How China Used a Tiny Chip to Infiltrate U.S. Companies
By Jordan Robertson and Michael Riley The attack by Chinese spies reached almost 30 U.S. companies, including Amazon and Apple, by...
Oct 5, 20181 min read
More than 2000 football fans wrongly picked out by facial recognition
System funded by £2 million Home Office grant experiences technical issues. The Principality Stadium in Cardiff (@cafefootball) Date -...
May 13, 20182 min read


Rail safety concerns as strikes hit ScotRail in CCTV dispute
Martin Williams @MWilliamsHT Senior News Reporter RAIL workers are to go on strike on Scottish Cup Final day and a bank holiday weekend...
Apr 25, 20182 min read
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