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London, March 22, 2021 — Arana Security has recently announced its new partnership with Ava Security. Ava is uniquely positioned to deliver both cyber security and physical security solutions to organizations worldwide. This partnership will focus on the intelligent video surveillance solution from Ava. Ava’s powerful AI video management system, Ava Aware, ­­­comes equipped with integrated machine learning capabilities accessible in the cloud or on-premises. Aware analyzes all the video feeds from all your cameras all the time and in real-time. It identifies objects and events and sends instant notifications and alarms based on rules and unusual activity detection. “By identifying all security threats before they become incidents, organizations can take a more proactive security posture,” said Tormod Ree, CEO, Ava. Ava Aware delivers end-to-end proactive video security and insight, including integrated video and audio analytics uniquely powered by machine learning algorithms, smart appliances, and smart cameras. The Ava Aware platform can also add intelligence to existing CCTV systems helping you to detect threats, human or vehicle and raising alerts to respond in real-time. Ava Aware increases security efficiency, streamlines forensics and searches, and provides valuable operational insights and data beyond traditional surveillance systems.With Aware, you can manage your devices and security across sites with simple web and mobile-based interfaces accessible from anywhere without additional plugins or configurations “We’re excited to add Ava’s enhanced CCTV technology to our solutions. We pride ourselves on providing advanced technology to our client’s and we believe Ava will allow us to do this.” Ali Nasser, Sales Director at Arana Security. Arana Security looks forward to working with Ava to help mobilize companies and keeping them protected from all potential security threats – malicious, careless, or accidental. To learn more about Ava Security solutions visit https://aranasecurity.com/products/ava-security-systems/ About Ava Founded in 2020, Ava’s vision as a unified security provider is to help organizations detect, monitor, and respond to threats in real-time across both cyber and physical domains. The company offers best-in-class insider threat detection cybersecurity solutions, and intelligent, end-to-end video security solutions to protect people, assets, and data, helping your company see the whole picture to respond quickly. Arana Security is a tech company on a mission to bring clients the most up to date technology and Applications. With an in-house team of developers, we strive to meet our clients’ needs by producing customised solutions. We offer Biometric solutions, including access control, payment and biometric ID, as well as CCTV and Application development. we work in close collaboration with clients to deliver a solution that ensure harmony between quality, reliability and cost. We work on the basis of providing full end-to-end solutions to our clients, managing projects from start to finish. We work with some of the top manufacturers to bring the most state-of-the-art technology to the market which offers the best in security. With our extensive experience delivering such solutions internationally to both public and private sector organisations, we ensure that we find the best solution for you. We work across different sectors, including: – Governmental – Healthcare – Events- Financial – Education – Transport and Airports – Leisure and Commercial buildings.

The use of CCTV for security measure in the workplace can be highly beneficial as a deterrent for criminal activity. For some there may be a concern around the legal responsibility and considerations for the use of CCTV by businesses, which does need to be explored by each business to determine the benefits and suitability of security and surveillance systems.   How is CCTV governed? It is important to know that GDPR laws cover images captured by CCTV and so steps must be taken to ensure the organisation is compliant. The Information Commissioners Office (ICO) is a government body that is responsible for regulating data privacy issues. The ICO sets out a code of practice but is not a legal act itself. The practical advice that is offered will help organisations comply with the legal framework. The Surveillance Camera Commissioner’s Office (SCCO) also issues a code of practice that details the legal obligations for CCTV users and again like ICO is not an act itself but is an officially-sanctioned document.   The legal framework that the ICO and SCCO draw on to create the code of practice is based on 4 aspects of law;   The Data Protection Act (DPA), which regulates how personal data can be processed and moved, and how it must be protected. The Freedom of Information Act (FOI), which regulates access to information held by public authorities The Protection of Freedoms Act (POFA), which regulates (among others) how surveillance and biometric data can be used, and how these types of data must be safeguarded. The Human Rights Act (HRA), which includes provisions regarding the right to privacy Rules on CCTV There are several points to consider when looking to decide if a business requires a surveillance security system:   Consider if it necessary to use CCTV and what needs to be recorded? Register with ICO Appoint a data controller to be responsible for the storage, processing and review of data Perform Privacy impact assessment (PIA) Inform all employees that they are being recorded and provide clear signage Ensure areas of expected privacy, eg toilets and changing rooms are not included in surveillance areas. Subjects of CCTV data can ask for any personal data that has been collected, which must then be provided to them within a reasonable time frame. Comply with any requests to supply CCTV data for Legal proceedings Benefits of compliance with regulations/Laws There are benefits for businesses that work to comply with the laws that govern use of CCTV in commercial setting; Allows for security infrastructure to be optimised as the legal framework looks to strike a balance between privacy and security The organisation will be protected by authorities when data is held in accordance with DPA should any issue arise regarding the data held. Internal documentation that is required to be maintained will allow for a continually refined and strengthened security strategy. Breaches in compliance carry a heavy legal consequence, with more serious breaches resulting in £500,000 penalties and even custodial sentences. Who is responsible for the data? A business that hold personal data is required to appoint a Data controller who is legally responsible for the data. They decide what data is processed, the reason and manner. They don’t necessarily carry out surveillance or processing themselves. The data controller can be an individual, organisation or any other corporate or unincorporated bodies of persons. The Guarding the data is the legal responsibility of businesses and so data must be stored securely and only accessed by authorised personnel. A business must also be able to show an audit trail of how the data is collected and kept. Once the data is no longer needed, it must also be disposed of in a way that it would be impossible to recover. How long can data be kept? Data should only be stored for as long as legitimately needed. No specific duration is defined for keeping data, and that is likely to vary depending on the circumstance that the data is collected. For example, a restaurant is likely to only need CCTV footage for a few hours while a hotel corridor perhaps a few days. The legislation related to surveillance equipment aims to strike a balance between security and privacy by giving the CCTV users means to protect staff and assets without compromising basic human right to privacy. Having a well planned and efficient CCTV will bring benefits to a business. If you would like more information or to discuss your requirements, you can contact Arana Security, here.