Compliance

The 2026 rules that decide which cameras you can legally run.

BIS/STQC, replacing Hikvision/Dahua, DPDP and the compliance clock every owner is watching.

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BIS/STQC 2026 for Factory Cameras: What Owners Must Do

From 1 Apr 2026 every CCTV camera sold in India needs BIS + STQC ER-01 certification. What plant owners must check before buying.

Compliance

DPDP and Worker CCTV: What Indian Factories Must Do

Filming workers on CCTV is personal data under India's DPDP Act. Signage, purpose limitation, data minimisation, retention and the phased 2025-2027 timeline explained.

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Best Hikvision & Dahua Alternatives for Indian Factories (2026)

Hikvision & Dahua are effectively blocked from 1 Apr 2026. Compare STQC/BIS-certified Indian CCTV brands for factories — CP Plus, Sparsh, Matrix, Adiance (and the Hikvision-JV Prama).