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Introduced by Representative MARLYN L. PRIMICIAS-AGABAS

AN ACT
REQUIRING ESTABLISHMENTS TO INSTALL CLOSED CIRCUIT
TELEVISION (CCTV) CAMERAS IN THEIR PLACE OF BUSINESS AS A
MEANS TO DETER CRIMES

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This representation seeks to refile the herein proposal to require
establishments to install closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras in their
place of business

The Philippine National Police (PNP) acknowledges the usefulness of
closed circuit television cameras in the premises of commercial
establishments to deter crime and assist police in the crime investigations. The
PNP further recognizes the advantage of the presence of CCTV cameras that
helped them improve their efficiency in solving crimes

Nowadays, the existence of CCTV cameras prevent, if not reduce the
commission of crimes in a number of ways. It serves as deterrent for potential
criminals (burglars, thieves and attackers); helps the prosecution in identifying
the accused; and monitors the surrounding that keeps the police and
community officials at bay to prevent the commission of crimes.

Though most Local Government Units and key cities have already
adopted measures by enacting Resolutions that require establishments to
install CCTV's as part of their security measures, it is hereby proposed to have
law with a national scope be enacted to provide additional measure for the
safety of the surroundings

Therefore, passage of the bill is hereby earnestly sought

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BiLNo.__ 319

Introduced by Representative MARLYN L. PRIMICIAS-AGABAS

AN ACT
REQUIRING ESTABLISHMENTS TO INSTALL CLOSED CIRCUIT
TELEVISION (CCTV) CAMERAS IN THEIR PLACE OF BUSINESS AS A
MEANS TO DETER CRIMES

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines
in Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. Short Title. — This Act shall be known as the “CCTV Cameras
for Security Act.”

SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy.- It is the policy of the State to serve and
protect the people, to maintain peace and order, to protect life, liberty, and
property, and to promote the general welfare

SEC. 3. Installation of CCTV Cameras. - All business establishments
employing more than twenty (20) employees and with work premises of not
less than fifty (50) meters are hereby mandated to install and maintain in good
working condition surveillance and/or closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras
in all their entrance and exits, within the premises of their work area, the
perimeter of their work areas, and other areas in their business premises to
protect their patrons and employees and to deter crime. Business


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establishments employing less than twenty (20) people or whose premises is
less than fifty (50) meters, but whose transactions amount to not less than fifty
thousand pesos (PhP 50,000.00) each day, shall also install and maintain
surveillance and/or CCTV cameras.

These business establishments shall ensure that their
surveillance/CCTV cameras are turned on and recording for twenty-four (24)
hours and for seven (7) days each week. They shall keep a deposit of video
recordings from their surveillance/CCTV cameras for a period of not less than
sixty (60) days from the date of recording

The installation of surveillance/CCTV cameras shall be mandatory

requirement before business permit or permits to operate are issued.

For purposes of this Act, business establishments refers to any
establishment used for commercial purposes and operating for, selling
products to, or providing services to the general public. They shall include but
shall not be limited to restaurants, hospitals, malls, shopping centers, movie
houses, theaters, supermarkets, groceries, entertainment centers, office

buildings, warehouses, and other similar establishments.

SEC. Notice of Surveillance.- The fact that surveillance/CCTV cameras have
been installed in a business establishment shall be made known to the general
public through a written notice prominently displayed at the entrance of the
establishment.

SEC. 5. Prohibited Surveillance.- The installation of surveillance/CCTV
cameras in any restroom, toilet, shower, bathroom, changing room, and other
similar areas shall be prohibited

SEC. 6. Confidentiality and Non-disclosure of Video Recordings.- The
owner and/or manager of the business establishment shall maintain the



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SEC. 7. Allowed Use and Disclosure.- The use, viewing, copying, or
disclosure of video feeds and recordings obtained pursuant to the surveillance
performed in accordance with this Act shall only be allowed in the following

instances

a) Use, viewing, copying, or disclosure to a member or officer of a
law enforcement agency in connection with and limited to the
investigation or prosecution of an offense punishable by law or
regulation;

b) Use, viewing, copying, or disclosure in connection with any
pending criminal or civil proceeding; or

c) Use, viewing, copying, or disclosure that may be necessary for
persons to determine whether or not an offense was committed
against their person or property, to ascertain the identity of a
criminal perpetrator, and to determine the manner by which the
offense was perpetrated

It shall be the responsibility of the owner and/or manager to ensure that the
conditions for the use, viewing, copying, or disclosure of video feeds and
recordings are reasonably established before giving access to requesting
parties. The extent of video feeds and recordings to be used, viewed, copied,
or disclosed shall be limited to the images pertaining to the above-mentioned

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SEC. Penalties. - Any act or omission causing the violation of duties ascribed
to business establishments under this Act shall be punishable with
imprisonment not exceeding six (6) months, or fine not exceeding one
thousand pesos (PhP 1,000.00), or both, without prejudice to other civil or
criminal liabilities that may arise therefrom. The owner and/or manager of the
establishment shall likewise be answerable for violations of this Act; provided
that it is shown that the violation was due to his/her direct participation, lack of
supervision, or negligence.

SEC. 9. Implementing Agency.- The Department of Interior and Local
Government and the respective local government units with jurisdiction over
the area wherein a covered establishment is located shall ensure the
implementation and enforcement of this Act

SEC. 10. Implementing Rules and Regulations.- Within thirty (30) days from
the effectivity of this Cat, the Secretary of Interior and Local Government, in
consultation with appropriate government agencies and other stakeholders,
shall promulgate the necessary rules and regulations to implement this Act.

SEC. Repealing Clause.- All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders and
rules and regulations or part thereof, contrary to, or inconsistent with the
provisions of this Act, rea hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SEC. 12. Separability Clause.- Should any provision of this Act be found
unconstitutional by a court of law, such provision shall be severed from the
remainder of this Act, and such action shall not affect the enforceability of the
remaining provisions of this Act

SEC. 13. Effectivity Clause.- This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after
its complete publication in nay two (2) national newspapers of general

circulation