Geneva opens up on video camera policies

Tuesday, 27 May 2025 06:30

Geneva has decided it will be more open about the amount of video surveillance it carries out.

It has published a list of 35 cameras across the city and a frequently asked questions page on the city’s website.

The most common question is: how long are the pictures kept for?

The city says 7 days, unless a legal request is made before deletion, then they may be kept for three months - or longer if a court asks for them.

It says the main aim of the cameras are for public safety and protection of property.

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