Haryana child rights panel bans CCTV access through personal mobiles, laptops at Child Care Institutions

Panchkula, Oct 15 (UNI) In a major move to safeguard children from privacy breaches and potential misuse of surveillance footage, the Haryana State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (HSCPCR) has prohibited child care institutions across the state from linking their CCTV systems to personal mobile phones or laptops, ordering strict controls over access, storage and sharing of recordings. The Commission has directed the Women and Child Development Department, all Deputy Commissioners, and District Child Protection Officers to submit compliance reports within 15 days, warning that institutions that violate the advisory could face administrative action under the applicable rules. Commission…