ANPR can be a violation of consumer protection. Consumers need to know that their data is being collected.
The link below was the feedback on internet message boards from consumers who felt their penalty charge notices were unjust:
https://parkingrights.blogspot.com/p/consumer-responses-anpr.html
The feedback shows:
1. Drivers aren't aware a parking scheme is in place.
2. Drivers do not see the signs.
3. Drivers are tired and need to take a break.
From a data protection perspective the question we have to ask ourselves is how is it that so many consumers do not realise they are under surveillance?
And; is consent implied if consumers are not aware, in which case there is no basis for collecting a processing their data.
This is in violation of the data protection act.
