Data protection compliance: CCTV systems need to be maintained
When you have CCTV installed and start operating the surveillance system you have ongoing responsibilities as part of data protection compliance to ensure the quality of the system is maintained. Guidance issued by the Information Commissioners Office (ICO) makes…
Why CCTV could benefit your business
Why do you need CCTV cameras for your business? Well, to be honest – you don’t – until you do. Many people pay for home insurance for years and rarely use it. However, if you have…
Avigilon H6XP cameras: Providing you with added flexibility
Avigilon H6XP cameras give us extra flexibility when developing a security system for you. The Avigilon H6XP bullet and dome cameras contain an IoT hub that provides compatibility with Z-Wave devices, such as panic buttons and sensors.…
The Tobacco and Vapes Bill makes progress through Parliament
The Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which will introduce strengthening restrictions on vaping, passed its second reading in the House of Commons last month and is now in its committee stage. The bill's return to parliament was…
Martyn’s Law being considered by Parliament
The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill, known as Martyn’s Law, is currently going through parliament having reached its committee stage in the House of Commons. After the Bill was included in the King's Speech in July, it…
Rising number of vapers who have were never regular smokers
A scientific study published in The Lancet Public Health Journal recently revealed that there there are now around one million vapers in the UK who were never regular smokers. This was partly driven by the growth of…
Real-time monitoring explained
Server room or real-time monitoring is the active monitoring of your critical IT spaces, to ensure systems that your organisation relies on, continue safely and efficiently. This is predominantly environmental monitoring but also covers power monitoring, intruder detection and camera surveillance.…
Reviews for Security Group give the company top marks
Security Group is really pleased that in the past few months we have received some lovely reviews from our residential and commercial intruder alarm customers. The company has been supplying intruder alarm systems in Bristol and…
Perimeter Security Explained
Perimeter security aims to protect people and assets within a property and its grounds from intruders by blocking unauthorised physical intrusions across its boundary. These can both be physical barriers, including bollards, gates and fences, and technological…
Concerns in schools about added risks of vaping
School and college leaders are dealing with increased risks associated with their student vaping recent research from the University of Bath has revealed. An investigation led by the university's Professor of Applied Biochemistry University, Chris Pudney, found that…