applicable regulations

Applicable Regulations for the Use of Say See Show

The use of the Say See Show application on your old smartphone for security purposes involves several important regulatory considerations. Here is an overview of the main regulations to take into account in most countries:

Privacy protection

The use of cameras and microphones for surveillance is strictly regulated in most countries.
In the European Union, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applies and imposes strict obligations regarding the collection and processing of personal data.
In the United States, various federal and state laws govern privacy protection, such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) in California.

Restrictions on surveillance

Surveillance of public spaces is generally prohibited without specific authorization from competent authorities.
Audio and video recording in private places requires explicit consent from the individuals concerned in most jurisdictions.

Consent and notification

You must clearly inform anyone entering the monitored area of the presence of cameras and microphones.
In some countries, visible warning signs must be displayed.

Data security

The collected data must be stored securely and protected against unauthorized access.
Access control measures must be implemented to protect the recordings.
Therefore, set a password on the screensaver of the smartphone that locally records the alerts it issues.

Data retention

Recordings should not be kept longer than necessary for the intended security purpose. You can delete old alerts issued and stored on your phone at any time by accessing the alert history in the application.
Data retention and deletion policies must be established and followed.

Rights of data subjects

Individuals have the right to access recordings concerning them and to request their deletion in certain circumstances.

Specific regulations by country

France: The CNIL provides strict guidelines on the use of video surveillance.

Germany: The Federal Data Protection Act (Bundesdatenschutzgesetz or BDSG) regulates data protection.

Italy: The Data Protection Authority (Garante per la protezione dei dati personali) oversees the enforcement of privacy regulations.

Spain: The Organic Law on Personal Data Protection and Guarantee of Digital Rights applies.

Vietnam: The Cybersecurity Law imposes data protection obligations.

Usage recommendations
  1. Only use the application in private spaces where you have the legal authority to do so.
  2. Obtain consent from all individuals who may be recorded.
  3. Clearly display notices informing of the presence of cameras and microphones.
  4. Limit data collection to what is strictly necessary for security purposes.
  5. Regularly delete obsolete recordings.
  6. Respect individuals’ rights to access their data and request its deletion.