Request for Real-Time Viewing Access to Campus Cameras
Request for Real-Time Viewing Access to Campus Cameras
The CSUF Video Security Policy for the campus, in accordance with the CSU system-wide policy, states that:
- The Chief of the CSUF Police Department is responsible for compliance with the Systemwide Video Security Camera Policy
- The Chief of the CSUF Police Department, Division of Information Technology, and Division of Human Resources, Diversity and Inclusion are responsible for implementation of the CSUF Video Security Policy
- The CSUF Police Department must be informed of any video security camera installed on campus (complete request form)
- Installation of any video security cameras requires approval from the Chief of the CSUF Police Department or designee
- Requests to view footage from video security cameras shall be made to the Chief of the CSUF Police Department or designee and will only be considered if it is regarding official CSUF business. No personal/individual requests will be approved.
- Union requests to change the location of a camera shall be made to the Chief of the CSUF Police Department or designee
- Recordings should be retained for a minimum of thirty (30) days. Recordings should be erased or recorded over in a secure manner after thirty (30) days in the absence of a compelling reason to retain or a request from the Chief of the CSUF Police Department, Office of General Counsel or Vice President of Admin/Finance, or their designee.
- In some instances, data should be retained for at least five (5) years
- Requests to view footage shall not be made by individuals but through official CSUF department channels regarding official CSUF business only.
- No departments can install video security cameras independently. Any violators will have their cameras removed.