# The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse says the City of Johannesburg is overstepping its authority by trying to control privately owned CCTV cameras. OUTA has taken the city to the High Court in Johannesburg, challenging a new by-law that forces residents and businesses to register their cameras, pay fees, and hand over footage. OUTA’s Stefanie Fick argues allowing officials access to private footage and control over installations could undermine community safety efforts:
OUTA accuses City of Joburg of overreach on private CCTV regulation [SOUND]
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