Genetec sets privacy rules for physical security data

Genetec sets privacy rules for physical security data

https://securitybrief.com.au/story/genetec-sets-privacy-rules-for-physical-security-data

Publish Date: 2026-01-26 17:49:00

Source Domain: securitybrief.com.au

Genetec has issued a set of data privacy practices for organisations that run physical security systems, with a focus on how teams collect, store and share sensitive information such as video footage and access records.

The company said physical security tools generate large volumes of information. It cited video footage, access control records, and licence plate information. Genetec said this data now plays a larger role in daily operations and investigations.

Genetec linked that growth to increasing pressure on organisations. It pointed to privacy regulation changes, cyber threats and expectations around transparency.

“Physical security data can be highly sensitive, and protecting it requires more than basic safeguards or vague assurances,” said Mathieu Chevalier, Principal Security Architect, Genetec.

Chevalier also criticised some vendor approaches to data use.

“Some approaches in the market treat data as an asset to be exploited or shared beyond its original purpose. That creates real privacy risks. Organisations should expect clear limits on how their data is used, strong controls throughout its lifecycle, and technology that is designed to respect privacy by default, not as an afterthought,” said Chevalier.

The guidance arrives as security and privacy teams face more scrutiny over how they manage surveillance and identity-related information. Physical security data can include personal data. It can also carry operational sensitivity for organisations.

Data strategy

Genetec said organisations should begin with a clear data protection strategy. It said teams should regularly assess what data they collect and the purpose for collection. It also said teams should check where the data is stored, how long it is retained, and who has access.

The company said organisations should document their practices. It said documentation reduces unnecessary exposure and highlights policy gaps. It also said the process can support compliance as regulations…

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