City's Digital Systems Information Platform
What is a CCTV?
CCTV (closed-circuit television) is a system for capturing images using digital or analogue cameras and allowing video surveillance via monitors connected to a central network. CCTVs can serve more than one purpose.
Why is data being collected?
The data collected by the city's Traffic CCTVs is used for several purposes:
- Monitoring traffic and reporting traffic problems
- Reporting other events, such as fires, to the appropriate authorities.
Who owns the traffic the traffic CCTVs?
The CCTVs are owned by the municipality
What is a traffic CCTV?
A traffic CCTV (Closed-Circuit Television) is a camera system used to monitor traffic in real-time. In the case of the city of Porto, these cameras are used to oversee traffic but do not record or store images
Are the images captured by these CCTV cameras saved or stored?
No, the images captured by these cameras are never saved or stored