At St. Clare’s Medical Center, Inc. (“SCMC”), we respect your right to privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This CCTV Privacy Notice explains our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data captured through our closed-circuit television (CCTV) system installed within the hospital premises.
Why We Process Your Personal Data
SCMC uses CCTV systems in designated areas of our facility, including entrances, corridors, parking areas, and other critical points. These systems capture real-time video footage that may include images of you or your vehicle while within the hospital premises.
The primary purpose of our CCTV operations is to safeguard the safety and security of our patients, visitors, healthcare workers, and property. Our use of CCTV is based on our legitimate interest in maintaining a secure environment and complying with applicable laws and local ordinances, which may require such installations in healthcare and commercial establishments.
How We Process and Monitor CCTV Footage
The monitoring and review of CCTV footage are handled by authorized personnel of SCMC’s Security Office, in accordance with strict internal confidentiality and data protection protocols.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding our CCTV system or how your data is processed, you may contact our Security Office at (insert local security hotline or trunk line), or email us at security.admin@stclaresmedicalcenter.com.
For requests to access personal data captured by CCTV or to exercise your data subject rights under the Data Privacy Act of 2012, please contact our Data Protection Officer at scmcdpo@stclaresmedicalcenter.com.
Why We May Disclose Your Personal Data
In the event of an incident, SCMC may be required to disclose CCTV footage to law enforcement authorities or regulatory bodies in accordance with legal obligations. We may also provide such footage to our legal counsel or other authorized representatives if it is necessary for investigating breaches of hospital policies or addressing potential legal claims.
Any disclosure is carried out through secure channels and in compliance with the Data Privacy Act and other applicable privacy regulations.
Data Retention
CCTV footage is retained for 60 days from the date of recording. After this period, the recordings are securely deleted unless required for investigation or legal purposes. In such cases, the footage may be retained for five (5) years or until the matter is resolved, whichever is longer, after which it will be securely disposed of.
Your Rights
As a data subject, you have the right to:
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, we encourage you to first contact our Data Protection Officer at scmcdpo@stclaresmedicalcenter.com. You also have the right to file a complaint with the National Privacy Commission (NPC) or take appropriate legal action.
Updates to This Privacy Notice
SCMC may update this Privacy Notice to reflect changes in legal or regulatory requirements, security practices, or hospital policies. The latest version will be made available through our official communication channels or hospital website.
Effective Date: May 30, 2025
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