Legal Regulations for the Use of Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) Systems in the Workplace "A Comparative Study of French, Egyptian, and Saudi Legal Systems"

Document Type : Original Article

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Assistant Professor of Civil Law, Faculty of Law, Zagazig University

Abstract

In this study, we addressed the legal regulations governing the use of Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) systems in the workplace through a comparative analysis of French, Egyptian, and Saudi legal systems. We explored the concept of CCTV monitoring from both legislative and jurisprudential perspectives, highlighting the advantages and disadvantages of utilizing such systems. We then examined the legal regulatory controls for using these surveillance systems, including the necessity of obtaining a license for their usage and adhering to technical requirements. Subsequently, we delved into the substantive legal controls, which encompass the obligation to uphold the principle of transparency, the extent of adherence to this principle, and the need to observe the principle of proportionality from all dimensions—objective, temporal, and personal. The study concluded with the findings and recommendations derived from our research, along with a list of references that were utilized in its preparation.

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