Many Licensing Authorities ,under the Licensing Act 2003, have made it a condition of granting a Premises License that CCTV is installed.

This means that under the Data Protection Act 1998, the Licensee is the Data Controller for any CCTV images caught on cameras in their premises which can be used to identify an individual. Licensees must ensure that these images are used, stored and disclosed in line with data protection principles.

It is important that you display signs explaining that CCTV is in operation. Other than in exceptional circumstances any audio recording facility should be turned off. Further Guidance can be found in the ICO’s CCTV Code of Practice.
Licensees are also require to “notify as a data controller” to the ICO (Information Commissioners Office) and pay an annual fee of £35.