So you're off to a cruise to chill and chat. Then the rozzers turn up, and bring their toys..... including a video camera.
No doubt you're all aware that under the Data Protection Act of 1998 (
DPA here, you can demand a copy of the footage in which you are recorded. This has to be done in writing to the relevant Police Station, and they have to comply within 40 days... its the law!
BUT.......
Whilst recently swatting up on the DPA.... I found that you can also issue the Police with a letter (in this section
HERE, informing them that they are NOT to record you! PMSL! The only exeptions are if you are in the process of committing a crime, or they have strong reason/evidence to suggest you are about to commit a crime. Which, if you're parked up.... you're not commitin a crime... so they can not record you.... its the law!
You must do this in writing.
Try this one (Obviously you'll need to change some details!)
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Dear <officers rank name and or number>
I am writing to request that under the Data Protection Act of 1998, subsection 10, part 1 b, I formally request with immediate effect, that you (the data controller in this instance) do not record pictures of me or my vehicle on any format of video storage system. I understand however, that under subection 10, part 2, you may record video footage if I am in the process of committing a crime, or you have strong reason/evidence to suggest that I am about to commit one.
For your information so that you are able to identify me and therefore not record footage of me, I am 514 caucasian, of light build, dark brown hair, wearing white Nike trainers, black jeans, and a dark hooded top with a grey logo on the front. My vehicle is a Blue Vauxhall Viva, VRM: A123BCD.
Under subsection 10, part 4, I am entitled to seek court action if you are found to be recording images of myself on any video retrieval system.
Yours faithfully
R.Soul
*Aquired info from YC
Yorkshire Cruise
Try it, the police look stunned as fook and don't have a clue what to do