On 19 February 2025, Mr. Moritz Körner MEP, the European Parliamen, addresed a question to the EDPB related to the the Data Protection Assessment of In-Car Video Cameras and Dashcams and GDPR Requirements.

TThe EDPB indicated that: " is aware of the growing use of cameras and dashcams. The EDPB noted that this matter is subject to different specific requirements provided for by national law and for that reason, it is more complex to reach full consistency.

Different general sets of guidelines adopted by the EDPB are relevant to this matter.

In particular, the EDPB developed guidelines on processing of personal data through video devices.

Among other GDPR obligations, these guidelines explain transparency obligations and the principles of data protection by design and by default in the context of video cameras. Lastly, in the specific case where cameras in vehicles are used in a processing that qualifies as a solely automated decision-making process, as defined in Article 22 GDPR, the EDPB would refer to its guidelines on automated  individual decision-making and profiling, which explain on which legal bases automated decision-making can rely.

In addition, several national data protection authorities have adopted guidance or communication on this topic.Against this background and notwithstanding the need to respect stricter specific national legal regimes, the EDPB believes that organisations who are processing personal data through dashcams or in-car cameras should carefully assess their role under the GDPR, based on the circumstances of the processing, evaluate the risks arising from their processing activities and ensure compliance with theGDPR principles and obligations, including in terms of ensuring transparency and the rights of data subjects.

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