📂 How Long Should You Keep CCTV Footage?

Legal Tips for LA Business Owners

If you're running a business in Los Angeles, storing CCTV footage isn’t just about space — it's about compliance, protection, and peace of mind.

Here’s what every LA business should know:

🗓️ Minimum Retention Period: Most businesses should keep footage for at least 30 days. This is a common industry standard — especially helpful in identifying delayed loss or reporting incidents.

⚖️ Legal & Insurance Purposes:

For employee or customer incidents, footage may need to be stored up to 90 days (or longer) if legal action is involved.

HIPAA & privacy laws may apply in some sectors like healthcare — know your obligations.

Police investigations may require footage to be handed over or retained as evidence.

💾 Best Practices:

Use cloud storage or secure DVR/NVR systems with auto-backup.

Regularly audit your storage policy and back up sensitive incidents.

Encrypt stored footage to prevent unauthorized access.

Don't risk deleting crucial evidence too soon — let Digital Surveillance help you stay compliant and secure.

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