The retention period for images recorded by a video surveillance system depends on several factors, including the legislation in force in Switzerland, the type of installation and the purpose of the system.
In Switzerland, the law recommends that images be retained only as long as necessary to achieve the security objective pursued. As a general rule, this period does not exceed 30 days. Beyond that, recordings must be automatically deleted unless they are necessary in the context of an investigation or specific incident.
For companies or institutions facing increased risks (sensitive sites, industrial areas, banks, etc.), the duration can be adapted, provided that this extension is justified and documented. Individuals, meanwhile, must also respect the principle of proportionality: images filmed on private property must be deleted as soon as they are no longer useful.
Watermelon configures each camera and recording system in accordance with Swiss legal requirements and the specific needs of its customers. Retention settings are defined to ensure a balance between security, privacy and respect for privacy.
All recorded data is protected against unauthorized access. The systems installed by Watermelon allow for automatic deletion of images upon expiration of the retention period, thus ensuring compliant and secure management of recordings.