Haryana child rights panel issues CCTV security advisory for child care institutions

Kaithal, Oct 17 (UNI) The Haryana State Commission for Protection of Child Rights on Saturday issued a statutory advisory directing child care institutions across the state to strengthen CCTV security, restrict access to surveillance footage and ensure strict protection of children's privacy. Commission Chairperson Tripti Sheoran issued the advisory under Section 13(1)(a) of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2005, warning that unauthorised downloading, copying or sharing of CCTV footage could compromise the safety, dignity and privacy of children. The Commission has directed all child care institutions to ensure that CCTV systems and recordings are accessible only…