Privacy & GDPR Compliance

Guard-e-Loo is designed with privacy at its core

Our Privacy Commitment

Guard-e-Loo™ is designed from the ground up with privacy in mind. We believe that protecting public facilities and protecting privacy are not mutually exclusive goals.

GDPR Compliance

Our system complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) through:

  • Data Minimization: We only collect data necessary for vandalism detection
  • Purpose Limitation: Data is used solely for facility protection
  • Storage Limitation: Incident data is automatically deleted after 30 days
  • Integrity & Confidentiality: Military-grade encryption protects all data
  • Accountability: Full audit trails and data processing records

Legal Basis

Guard-e-Loo operates under the following GDPR legal bases:

  • Legitimate Interests: Protecting public property from vandalism
  • Public Task: Supporting councils in their statutory duties

A Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) has been completed and reviewed by independent privacy experts.

What We DON'T Do

❌ No Facial Recognition

We never identify or track individuals

❌ No Biometric Data

No collection of identifying characteristics

❌ No Profiling

No user behavior tracking or analysis

❌ No Third-Party Sharing

Data stays within the legal chain of custody

Data Protection by Design

Privacy protection is built into every layer of Guard-e-Loo:

Hardware Layer

  • Edge processing on local devices
  • No cloud connectivity during normal operation
  • Secure boot and firmware verification

Software Layer

  • AI models trained without personal data
  • Automatic image encryption at capture
  • Zero-knowledge architecture

Operational Layer

  • Police-only decryption keys
  • Transparent public signage
  • Regular privacy audits

Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Right to Information: Clear signage explains monitoring
  • Right to Access: Request your data (if captured)
  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data
  • Right to Object: Object to processing on legitimate interest grounds
  • Right to Complain: Lodge complaints with the ICO

Oversight & Accountability

Guard-e-Loo maintains strict accountability measures:

  • Independent Data Protection Impact Assessments
  • Regular third-party privacy audits
  • Full cooperation with Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
  • Transparent reporting of data incidents
  • Public engagement and consultation

Questions About Privacy?

We're committed to transparency. Contact us with any privacy concerns or questions.

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