BS 8593:2017 PDF

What is this standard about? Body Worn Video (BWV) incorporates a camera, a microphone and other technology which enables video and audio recordings to be made, stored and subsequently exported. BWV’s use has clear advantages, but there are also some challenges around privacy and data security, as well as operational deployment and technical capability. BWV is becoming a key technology in the UK video surveillance systems sector. To support its appropriate and proportionate use, this standard provides technical and operational recommendations on BWV’s use and deployment. Who is this standard for?

Security companies and agencies Building management companies Entertainment venues Local authorities Those promoting compliance with any form of video surveillance system operation

Activities where BWV might be deployed include: