Regulation 24 Monitoring and surveillance

England and Wales

(1)

The registered person may only use devices for the monitoring or surveillance of children if—

(a)

the monitoring or surveillance is for the purpose of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the child concerned, or other children;

(b)

the child's placing authority consents in writing to the monitoring or surveillance;

(c)

so far as reasonably practicable in the light of the child's age and understanding, the child is informed in advance of the intention to do the monitoring or surveillance; and

(d)

the monitoring or surveillance is no more intrusive than necessary, having regard to the child's need for privacy.

(2)

This regulation is subject to any monitoring or surveillance requirements imposed by a court.