Electronic monitoring

Security cameras are an important link in the security system of the Iceland Academy of the Arts Experience shows that security cameras have considerable deterrence and can be invaluable in informing theft and vandalism They are part of the effort to protect the property of the Iceland Academy of the Arts, its employees and students and improve security on campus in general.

The monitoring is carried out on the basis of the legitimate interests of the Iceland Academy of the Arts in relation to property and security custody, cf. Number 6 Article 9. Act No. 90/2018 and point f of paragraph 1 Article 6. Regulation (EU) 2016/679. The person responsible for the monitoring is the Iceland Academy of the Arts.

When using security cameras, the rules must be followed no. 50/2023 on electronic monitoring. No data is collected on individuals and no data is stored for more than thirty days unless special reasons are given for it.

On the privacy website you can find answers to frequently asked questions about security cameras and the rules that apply to them.

There are security cameras at the entrances of all the buildings of the university and in many places outside.

More information about the rights of individuals in connection with monitoring with security cameras can be obtained from the system administrator, Björgvin Þorgrímsson (bjorgvin@lhi.is) and the privacy representative of the Iceland Academy of the Arts, Elínborg Jónsdóttir (bba-elinborg@lhi.is).