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Access to CCTV Footage

CCTV Cameras

The Devonport City Council has operated a Closed Circuit Television System (CCTV) since 2000.

CCTV Cameras

The Devonport City Council supplies and maintains a Closed Circuit Television System (CCTV) to enhance public safety and security, with the assistance of Tasmania Police. Tasmania Police can change the cameras PTZ positioning, monitor, review and extract footage.  Cameras operate across the City and in accordance with relevant Commonwealth and State legislation including the Privacy Act 1988 (Commonwealth), the Personal Information Protection Act 2004 [1], Listening Devices Act 1991 [2] and the Security and Investigations Act 2002 [3]. Members of the public may apply to view or receive a copy of CCTV footage either by contacting Tasmania Police where the requested footage relates to criminal offences or activities (relating to person or property).  Other requests can be made directly to Devonport City Council. Applications can be made by completing a Right to Information Request form, and will be assessed in accordance with the provisions of the Right to Information Act 2009 [4].     

Request to review CCTV footage/images

Requests to view CCTV footage/images must be applied for by completing a Right to Information Request form, which can be found below. Applications will be assessed in accordance with the provisions of the Right to Information Act 2009 [4]. In accordance with the Act, applicants will be notified of the decision within 20 working days of the application being accepted by the Devonport City Council. An application fee of $44.50 applies. Further information on the Right to Information Act 2009 can be found here [5].  

Related Documents

Right to Information Form - 2023-24 [6]