This article was machine-translated from French and is being reviewed. Prices are in Algerian dinars excl. VAT.
The CCTV in business imposes, according to the press, several obligations: declare the system to ANPDP (National Authority for Personal Data Protection), inform staff and visitors, and keep images for a maximum of one year. These rules stem from deliberation No. 02 of 4 March 2026 by ANPDP, reported by several Algerian newspapers (including Algérie360, TSA and El Moudjahid). We could not read the official text of this deliberation: the guide reports it “according to the press”. In addition, executive decree No. 09‑410 itself imposes authorisations and a prohibition on internet connection, which we have read. This guide is not legal advice: verify each point with ANPDP, your wilaya or a legal counsel.
In short
- According to the press: prior declaration to ANPDP, informing filmed persons, images kept for a maximum of one year.
- According to the press: no cameras in toilets or changing rooms. Decree No. 09-410 requires wali approval for equipment without night vision.
- Internet access is prohibited for public structure systems, and per the decree (art. 20 bis), for private structures whose cameras record public open spaces.
What the press reports about deliberation no. 02
According to the press, deliberation No. 02 of March 4 2026 regulates CCTV at workplaces: companies, administrations, shops and schools. It relies on Law No. 18-07 of June 10 2018 (personal data protection) and Executive Decree No. 09-410 of December 10 2009, amended by Executive Decree No. 16-61 of February 11 2016. The decree requires installer accreditation: see how to obtain accreditation.
| Subject | What the press reports |
|---|---|
| Statement | Pre‑notification to ANPDP |
| Information | Personnel and visitor information via signs |
| Restricted areas | Toilets and changing rooms |
| Retention | One year maximum |
| Authorization | Wali authorization, after the wilaya security commission’s advice, for equipment without night vision (except Defense and Interior services) |
| Internet | Prohibition of connecting administration and public enterprise systems to the internet |
| Rights | Information, access, rectification and objection for filmed persons |
Workplace CCTV: declare, inform, choose zones
Declare. The declaration is prior: make it before commissioning. It binds the company operating the cameras. Prepare what will be asked: why you film, which zones, who sees the images and how long you keep them. The form and procedure are requested from ANPDP.
Inform. Place visible signs at the entrance of filmed zones, for staff and visitors.
Select the zones. Film the entrance, cashier, storage or parking according to your goals (see choose a CCTV installation), never the toilets or locker rooms. Have the camera placement plan reviewed before mounting.
Retention period: one year maximum
According to the press, one year is the maximum. It’s not a target: keep images for the time needed to investigate theft or dispute. The longer the duration, the larger the hard drive must be: see days of recording and hard drive. Recorders usually overwrite the oldest images when full, and some models also allow setting a maximum retention period. AsloTech advises on duration and drive capacity, and sets the retention period on your recorder.
Wali authorization
Decree No. 09-410 requires prior authorization for acquiring equipment in section C of Annex I (art. 17) and operating those in sub‑section 1 (art. 20), which covers CCTV without night vision and without radio transmission. This authorization is issued by the wali after a security commission review of the wilaya. National Defense and Interior services are excluded from the operation procedure (art. 20). This is the rule reported by the press regarding the deliberation.
For cameras equipped for night vision, the annex refers to another text, Executive Decree No. 98‑96 of March 18 1998. Do not conclude that they escape any authorization: have their regime confirmed by the administration. The possession authorization the installer must verify (Art. 22 of the decree) is established by an inter‑ministerial order that we have not read; its exact link with the wali’s authorizations is confirmed with your wilaya. To know what the installer asks you, read how to verify an approved installer. For a private individual, the Algiers wilaya uses a six‑piece acquisition file, detailed in the authorization file for home cameras.
Internet connection: what the decree says
The decree has had a rule on internet since 2016 (art. 20 bis). Connecting the CCTV systems of structures, administrations, companies and public establishments to the internet is prohibited. The same applies to private structures whose camera fields of view intrude on public open space. The operator must commit in writing not to link their system to the internet, according to the model of annex VIII.
The press reports that the ban applies to administrations and public companies, matching the first paragraph of the article. For a private company, the issue is the camera field of view: if one of your cameras records the street or another public open space, the ban applies to you according to the text. A mobile app or remote access requires an internet connection: confirm your case with the authorities before enabling it.
Rights of filmed persons and each party's role
According to the press, filmed persons have a right to information, access, rectification and opposition. Designate a person and an address to receive these requests, and know how to retrieve a sequence by date and time on the recorder.
| Your company | AsloTech |
|---|---|
| Declare to the ANPDP, inform staff and visitors | Advise you on areas to film and their limits |
| Obtain the necessary authorisations | Verify your identity and possession authorization before installing (art. 22 and 24 of the decree) |
| Respond to requests from filmed persons | Set the retention period on the recorder |
AsloTech holds Type I approval No. 207 of March 17 2025 from the Ministry of Interior (extent of approval). We do not replace the company in its procedures: the declaration and authorizations bind the operator of the system. To find out if we can help you prepare them, contact us.
Frequently asked questions
Is my business affected?
According to the press, deliberation No. 02 targets workplaces, including shops. In what we read, it does not mention a private home: for a residence, consult the ANPDP. The authorizations of decree No. 09‑410 apply to natural or legal persons who acquire and operate cameras (art. 17 and 20).
Do I have to declare if I only have one camera?
The press reports we read mention no threshold or exemption. Assume declaration is required, and ask the ANPDP for confirmation.
What risk do we face without declaration?
These reports do not detail sanctions for CCTV. Law No 18‑07 provides penalties: do not rely on their absence to postpone declaration. Ask the ANPDP or legal counsel for details.
Can I view my cameras from my phone?
This requires an internet connection. It is prohibited for public structure systems and, according to Article 20 bis of the decree, for private structures whose cameras film open public space. The Algiers wilaya “home” acquisition file also contains a commitment not to connect the system to the internet. Have your situation confirmed before enabling remote access.
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