Electronic monitoring
Skólamatur’s premises are monitored electronically with surveillance cameras and an access control system for security and asset protection purposes. These are video recordings without sound.
Skólamatur is responsible for the monitoring and ensures the security of the personal information of those who are monitored. Skólamatur cares that everyone who is subject to monitoring is aware of it, and therefore, Skólamatur explains the monitoring in a clear way.
During the monitoring, special attention is paid to maintaining proportionality and not going beyond what is necessary to respect the right to privacy of those who are being monitored. The monitoring is carried out only for clear, objective and legitimate purposes.
Certain work procedures apply to the inspection of footage from security cameras, and this is only inspected by those who have a clear authorisation to do so.
Scope of monitoring
Cameras are installed outside the premises of Skólamatur at Iðavellir 1-3 and in public areas inside the building where monitoring is deemed necessary. Locations are identified by signage placed prominently in each monitoring area. Secret recordings are strictly prohibited.
The rights of those subject to surveillance
The person who has been subjected to electronic monitoring has the right to view the data obtained about the person during the monitoring. Inspection shall be permitted as soon as possible and no later than within one month of receipt of such request. This does not apply if the right of the person who has been subject to the monitoring to be allowed to view the data is deemed to be partially or fully subordinated to the interests of others than his/her own. If it is unclear whether a request for inspection or listening will be granted, material is sent to the police or Personal Protection department for inspection.
Delivery of personal information
Information on the delivery of personal information that occurs during electronic monitoring:
Preservation of personal information generated during electronic monitoring
Information generated during electronic monitoring will be kept for 30 days according to Article on electronic monitoring. Skólamatur destroy records after that time. This does not apply to recordings that have been sent to the police due to an accident or criminal cases, recordings for the purpose of proving claims in court cases or other such legal requirements or that Personal Protection department specifically requires or prescribes a longer retention period.
Objections to the implementation of monitoring
If there are comments or objections to the implementation of monitoring and/or suggestions that it does not meet the requirements set in these rules or the law, you should contact Skólamatur by sending an e-mail to the e-mail address skolamatur@skolamatur.is or by calling 420 2500.
On the personal protection website, you can find answers to frequently asked questions about security cameras and the rules that apply to them –
Law and order
Skólamatur’s safety monitoring rules are based on: