mystery shopper covert filming

[rsturbo]

just a quick one our company has just starting using mystery shoppers to film covrtly while working does anyone know if this is legal ?

[The Ben]

Orange used to do it, but it seemed to faded out now and they dont, it bloody useful for the managers, cringeworthy for the filmed person!!!

I presume its legal, many mystery shop companies offer it as a service.It was part of my contract when I started this job!

[Parrot of Doom]

Yes it is perfectly legal.

[Steamer]

The Ben said:

Orange used to do it....

they wouldnt have a tape long enough if they went into my local Orange shop... the queue is longer than at the local Greggs!!!

[steveo29]

aye because its in your contract it is legal, if it is not on your contract then it is not, i would give it a look over but if they are doing it i would think that it is in your contract as your employer wouldnt want to be sued over something like that

[rsturbo]

cheers for that just wondering

[VxDuncan]

In the same way you can legally film in a public place (with a few restrictions) if it's their property they can also. Covered by the same rules of the CCTV cameras in every shop, town centre, park, public toilet etc. etc.