Surveillance cameras
Security cameras are an essential part of the security system at the National Museum of Iceland. Experience has shown that security cameras have significant deterrent value and can be invaluable in solving theft and vandalism cases. They are part of the museum's efforts to protect artifacts, the property of the National Museum of Iceland, its staff, and visitors, as well as to enhance general safety at its locations.
Security cameras are located at the entrances of all National Museum facilities and in various indoor areas. The images below illustrate the security zones at the museum’s premises on Suðurgata 41 in Reykjavík, Vesturvör 16-20 in Kópavogur, and Tjarnarvellir 11 in Hafnarfjörður. There is also an image of the security zone at Keldur in Rangárvellir, which is part of the museum's collection of historic buildings. The security zones are areas within the museum grounds where individuals may reasonably expect to be within the field of view of security cameras, though it cannot be guaranteed that the entire area is monitored.
Legal Basis
Monitoring is conducted based on the legitimate interests of the National Museum of Iceland in relation to property and security protection, as outlined in point 6, Article 9 of Act No. 90/2018 on data protection and processing of personal data, and point (f), Article 6(1) of Regulation (EU) 2016/679.
Types of Personal Data
The monitoring involves the processing of video footage that captures individuals in the monitored areas and their activities.
Retention Period for Footage
Footage is retained for 30 days and is then deleted. However, recordings may be kept longer if necessary to define, present, or defend a legal claim in a court case or other legal matters. If footage is handed over to the police, other copies of the footage are deleted. See also point 2, Article 5(2), and Article 11 of Regulation No. 50/2023 on electronic surveillance.
Recipients
Footage containing information about accidents or criminal activity may be handed over to the police. It may also be shared with an insurance company if necessary for an insurance case. See also Articles 5 and 10 of Regulation No. 50/2023 on electronic surveillance.
Rights of Individuals
You have the right to view footage in which you appear. You are also entitled to request a copy of such footage, provided that it does not infringe upon the rights and freedoms of others. Your other rights are outlined in Chapter III of Act No. 90/2018 on data protection and the processing of personal data, as well as in Chapter III of Regulation (EU) 2016/679.
Right to File a Complaint with the Data Protection Authority
Individuals subjected to electronic surveillance have the right to file a complaint with the Data Protection Authority if they believe that the processing of their personal data violates data protection laws.
Data Controller
The data controller for the surveillance is the National Museum of Iceland.
Data Protection Officer
For more information about your rights regarding surveillance with security cameras, contact the Data Protection Officer at the National Museum of Iceland, personuvernd@thjodminjasafn.is.
Related Articles
Privacy Policy of the National Museum of Iceland
More information about security cameras and applicable regulations can be found on the Data Protection Authority’s website.
Regulation No. 50/2023 on electronic surveillance
Areas where electronic surveillance is conducted by the National Museum:
Suðurgata 41
Vesturvör, Kópavogur
Tjarnarvellir, Hafnarfjörður
Keldur at Rangárvellir
