Footage retention should be defined by your legal requirements, business needs and privacy rules. There isn’t a universal duration that fits every site. A practical approach is to set a retention window by zone and risk, with shorter periods for general areas and longer periods for entrances or high‑value assets. Size the storage to cover that window plus a small buffer for unexpected investigations. Storage options include on‑site recorders, networked storage with proper security, or approved cloud options where privacy and access controls are maintained. A site survey will help determine the right duration, the best storage method and how to manage access. We can review these details with you and draft a retention plan as part of the CCTV design.
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