2.11, Responsible Use of Audiovisual Surveillance Technology

 Policy Statement

Cornell University uses audiovisual surveillance technology in select public areas to enhance security for members of its community.  Such technology must be used in a manner that balances this need for security with the reasonable expectations of members of its community of privacy and the freedoms of assembly and expression.  Therefore, the university establishes a transparent process and controls for using audiovisual surveillance equipment and any resulting recorded material.

 Entities Affected By This Policy

All units of the university, excluding the Weill Cornell Medical College and the Graduate School of Medical Sciences

 Policy Information

• Responsible Executive: Vice President for Business Services and Environmental Safety
• Responsible Offices: Facilities Services Information Technology
• Dates: Issued as Interim: August 8, 2007; Expires: August 8, 2008
• Contact: Your local unit's administrative office

 

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