CCTV CCTV Security Standards and Compliance

Question 1

Which US federal law most directly governs the use of video surveillance in the workplace?

Accepted Answer

The Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA)

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The Fourth Amendment to the US Constitution only

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OSHA General Duty Clause exclusively

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The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

Question 2

What does the acronym 'NDAA' compliance refer to in the US CCTV industry?

Accepted Answer

Restrictions on using CCTV cameras from certain Chinese manufacturers in US government facilities

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National standards for data encryption in IP video systems

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Federal certification requirements for security integrators

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New Digital Acquisition Act governing cloud-based video storage

Question 3

Which industry standard body publishes the Physical Security Professional (PSP) certification relevant to CCTV practitioners?

Accepted Answer

ASIS International

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National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA)

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Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE)

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American National Standards Institute (ANSI) directly

Question 4

What does PCI DSS require regarding CCTV in environments handling payment card data?

Accepted Answer

No CCTV cameras may be positioned to capture card numbers or PIN entry

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All card processing areas must have active CCTV monitoring with 90-day retention

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All CCTV systems must be certified by the PCI Security Standards Council

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Cameras are optional if compensating controls are in place

Question 5

In the US, which constitutional amendment most directly limits government use of CCTV surveillance without a warrant?

Accepted Answer

Fourth Amendment (unreasonable search and seizure)

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First Amendment (free speech)

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Fifth Amendment (self-incrimination)

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Fourteenth Amendment (due process)

Question 6

What does HIPAA compliance require when CCTV cameras are installed in US healthcare facilities?

Accepted Answer

Camera placement must avoid capturing protected health information (PHI) such as patient records or treatment areas

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All footage must be encrypted using AES-256 at rest and in transit

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Healthcare facilities are exempt from CCTV regulations under federal law

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All camera operators must hold a HIPAA-certified security clearance