What are these guidelines and who do they apply to?
Meridian uses CCTV cameras at Meridian offices and generation sites. This footage is captured, used, shared, stored and destroyed in accordance with Meridian’s responsibilities under the Privacy Act 2020.
Why does Meridian have CCTV and what is it used for?
CCTV at Meridian offices and sites is used for various business-related purposes including:
- To help prevent, detect or investigate any Health and Safety issue at, in relation to, or in in the vicinity of, a Meridian office or site.
- To provide operational information related to Meridian’s business at, in relation to, or in the vicinity of a Meridian office or site.
- To help prevent, detect and investigate criminal activity or potential criminal activity at, in relation to, or in in the vicinity of, a Meridian office or site.
Where is CCTV positioned?
CCTV cameras are positioned at Meridian offices and sites to meet the purposes outlined above.
Who has access to the CCTV footage?
CCTV camera footage is primarily accessed and viewed by our operational teams for the purposes outlined above, e.g. health and safety, operational awareness, and security; as well as our technology team, who support the system.
When is CCTV footage collected and how long is footage held for?
CCTV footage is recorded 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at Meridian offices and sites.
How is CCTV footage stored?
CCTV footage is securely stored by Meridian.
Who will CCTV footage be shared with?
CCTV footage may be viewed by and shared with selected Meridian staff and may be referred to the Police or other agencies and authorities.
Individuals can request copies of CCTV footage as detailed below:
Requests by individuals:
Under the Privacy Act, individuals have rights to access and correct their personal information from agencies that hold it. Any request by an individual to view CCTV footage they believe relates to them should be made via email to Meridian using the address privacy@meridianenergy.co.nz.
Such requests will be referred to Meridian’s Privacy Officers and/or the Meridian Legal Team for consideration.
Other Requests:
From time to time, Meridian receives requests for CCTV footage from third parties, such as the New Zealand Police, New Zealand Land Search and Rescue or other agencies.
Any request for CCTV footage made by a third party will be reviewed by Meridian’s Privacy Officers and / or Meridian’s Legal Team prior to any information being shared.
Who to contact about this guideline?
Any general questions or complaints relating to this guideline or Meridian’s use of CCTV should be sent via email to Meridian’s Privacy Officers at privacy@meridianenergy.co.nz.
How can this guideline be changed?
Meridian may alter this CCTV guideline at any time. Changes will be published on the Meridian website www.meridian.co.nz/cctv.