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Following partial checks, which my Office carried out, on the legality of the installation and operation of Closed Circuit Video Surveillance (CCTV), which included gyms, and after evaluating the results of these checks, I present the following:
The operation of CCTV on gym premises should, on the one hand, aim to ensure the protection of those premises and, on the other hand, should respect the right of customers and employees to the protection of their privacy and personal data.
In particular, weighing up the legitimate interests of the gym and the rights of data subjects, the operation of a CCTV in the area where the machines are located and the recording of natural persons during their workout is excessive.
In light of the above, the operation of CCTV is allowed in:
- Gym entrance/exit,
- Parking area (provided that its use and/or management is under the responsibility of the gym),
- Around the perimeter of the gym, recording within the boundaries of private property,
- Reception, focusing exclusively on the cashier.
No CBCs are permitted in:
- Areas with machines/areas where individuals exercise,
- Kitchen,
- Restrooms/Dressing Rooms,
- Offices.
It should be noted that audio recording is not allowed under any circumstances, as this would interfere excessively with the privacy of the data subjects.
As regards access to the audiovisual material, this must be obtainable only from a monitor/computer located within the premises of the fitness centre and to which only the Director and/or an authorised person has access. Such material may not be accessed from a personal device on an ongoing basis.
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