Fire Safety Data and GDPR: Navigating Privacy Requirements

Fire safety systems collect personal data. Understanding GDPR obligations for CCTV, access control and occupancy monitoring.. Fire Safety Meets Data Privacy Modern fire safety systems increasingly collect and process personal data, triggering GDPR obligations. Data Collection Points CCTV footage used for fire investigation Access control logs showing occupant locations Occupancy sensors tracking building population Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs) Fire warden training records Resident contact details for evacuation alerts GDPR Compliance Steps 1. Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) 2. Lawful basis for processing (legitimate interest/legal obligation) 3. Privacy notices for data subjects 4. Data retention policies (fire safety records vs GDPR minimisation) 5. Data sharing agreements with fire and rescue services For fire safety data governance, contact us.