Guidance

Surveillance camera systems

Detention services order 4/2017 about the use of surveillance camera systems including how data is managed and kept secure.

• From: Home Office and Immigration Enforcement
• Published: 13 February 2018
• Last updated: 16 April 2026 — See all updates

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This Home Office detention services order provides information for all staff working in immigration removal centres, pre-departure accommodation and short-term holding facilities, as well as escorting staff, on the use of surveillance cameras. Surveillance camera systems include any system used for recording and storing visual images for surveillance purposes.

Published 13 February 2018

Last updated 16 April 2026 + show all updates

1. 16 April 2026

   Updated paragraph 75.

2. 13 August 2025

   Guidance updated as detailed in the revision notes at the end of the document.

3. 8 May 2024

   Reissued the surveillance camera systems guidance. A full list of changes can be found in the 'Revision history' section.

4. 13 February 2018

   First published.