The client installed CCTV for safety in his business. However, one of his employees was using the recording function of the CCTV to monitor and record, and the client was accused of secretly using the data. violation of the Personal Information Protection Actfor violating the Personal Information Protection Act.
Case Issues
The complainant complained that she had not been treated unfairly by the client, which led to this case. The client's installation of CCTV at its premises was not illegal, and it was necessary to argue that the CCTV was not installed to monitor or record the complainant.
Troubleshooting
Our attorneys represented the
1. the client has not treated the complainant unfairly, but rather is under mental stress due to the complainant's complaint,
2. that the CCTV installed by the client was installed for safety purposes,
3. that I have never used the recording feature or listened to the sound and have no intention or need to do so,
4. the complainant filed the complaint without proper fact-finding
In addition, we conducted a pre-investigation investigation exercise to further clarify the client's facts and clarify that the client was not using the CCTV recording function when he appeared before the police.
Our efforts have resulted in the police issuing a non-referral (no charges) and the complainant's appeal against the decision was also dismissed by the prosecution as No charge (insufficient evidence) The client was cleared of the charges and was able to return to her life in peace.
