Dallmeier's Privacy Mode: easy, visible, system-wide privacy control
Dallmeier has expanded its video solution with a powerful data protection feature. Operators can centrally and temporarily disable image capture, recording, and image output – system-wide or in defined sub-areas. Activated Privacy Mode is clearly indicated directly on the cameras.
Dallmeier is focusing above all on ease of use with the new Privacy Mode: the feature allows operators to temporarily disable image capture and recording either for the entire system or just individual cameras – quickly, and without having to switch off individual components separately. Completely interrupting video surveillance has often required various system components to be specifically disabled. A single command will be sufficient in future: authorized users can activate Privacy Mode directly via the SeMSy Compact client software.
The affected cameras immediately stop capturing images as soon as Privacy Mode is activated. Recording is also stopped and the video output is replaced by a static Privacy Mode image. This means that no personal image data is captured or recorded while Privacy Mode is active, eliminating unnecessary use of recording capacity. This makes it significantly easier to implement internal data privacy policies and to comply with legal requirements.
The system components remain active and fully operational while Privacy Mode is active, eliminating the need to shut down and subsequently restart the system. When it is deactivated, video surveillance becomes available again within a very short time and can return to regular operation with virtually no delay. This offers significant advantages, particularly for critical infrastructure, airports, stadiums, and public facilities. Operators can respond rapidly to different situations without compromising the availability of their security system.
A special feature of Privacy Mode, which is protected by a utility model, is the externally visible indication of its status directly on the cameras. Depending on the camera, this can be achieved by lowering the privacy shield of a Panomera camera, flashing a privacy indicator, or moving Domera cameras to a defined privacy position. This shows employees, visitors, or event attendees that no images are currently being captured. It enhances transparency and helps to build trust.
Privacy Mode can only be activated by authorized users. Activation of the feature can also be protected by appropriate authorization concepts and security mechanisms, such as a dual-login procedure. This ensures that operators retain full control over the use of the data privacy feature at all times.
Privacy Mode helps operators to more easily meet the requirements of the GDPR as well as principles defined by data protection authorities, such as data minimization, recording limitation, and transparency. While the requirements for privacy-compliant video surveillance continue to increase, the new Privacy Mode provides operators with a practical and convenient solution to meet these requirements.
