Balance test (balancing and proportionality assessment) is a document in which the controller assesses whether processing is necessary and balances its legitimate interest against the rights of the people concerned.
Practical steps
- Document real threats (incidents, risks, values).
- Assess alternatives without cameras (organization, barriers, lighting, security).
- Minimize intervention (shot, resolution, sound no!).
- Compare privacy impacts and security benefits.
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Updated September 5, 2026