Video surveillance systems outside the scope of the art. 4 Workers’ Statute

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Pursuant to art. 4, first paragraph, law 20 May 1970, n. 300 (so-called Workers’ Statute), the employer may, but only for certain purposes (among which there is that of protecting company assets), install video surveillance systems inside the company premises from which distance of workers, on condition of previously stipulating an agreement with the trade unions. or, failing that, to obtain the authorization of the competent territorial headquarters of the Labor Inspectorate.

Furthermore, in order to be able to use the information collected by means of video surveillance systems for all purposes connected with the employment relationship, and in particular for disciplinary purposes, the employer, in compliance with the legislation on privacy, must provide employees with prior information on how the video surveillance device works and how to carry out the related checks.

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