How Long Should You Keep Security Camera Recordings?

How long camera footage needs to be retained is a common question, both for security and legal reasons.

Is There a Legal Retention Period?

While Turkey doesn’t specify a clear legal minimum for general businesses, under data-protection law recordings should be kept for a reasonable period proportional to their purpose; corporate facilities typically go with 30-90 days.

What Determines the Retention Period?

Camera count, resolution, recording continuity (24/7 vs. motion-triggered) and disk capacity directly affect retention duration. High-resolution, multi-camera systems need more storage.

Recommendations for Adequate Storage

Using motion-triggered recording extends retention duration; for critical facilities, redundant (NVR + cloud) solutions are recommended. The right disk capacity is calculated during the site survey.

You can browse all our security camera options on our Security Camera Systems page, and why a maintenance contract matters in this article.

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