A school in Valenciennes approached GET Conseil to secure both the inside of its buildings and its entrances, to guard against unknown people coming in or going out without authorisation. It’s now one of more than 10 schools across Hauts-de-France we support with video protection, from installation through to GDPR compliance.
The problem: securing the inside, but also the entrances
A school isn’t just a building to monitor from the inside: it’s also a place of constant movement, with entrances and exits to manage throughout the day. For this Valenciennes school, the challenge wasn’t just deterring an intrusion, but knowing in real time who comes in and who goes out — a question just as important for pupil safety as for parents’ peace of mind.
The solution: live supervision from reception
GET Conseil set up a video protection station directly in the reception office. The person on duty can then supervise entries and exits live, alongside the indoor cameras. Footage is recorded and kept for 30 days, a retention period that complies with the GDPR requirements for this type of installation.
A range of 4K cameras suited to each area
Not every area of a school has the same needs, so we offer several types of very high-definition 4K cameras depending on the layout of the site:
- 360° cameras with a powerful zoom, to cover an entire playground from a central point
- Wide-angle cameras, to monitor a very large area with a minimum number of units
- Night-vision cameras, to keep a clear view of the site outside staff hours
This combination covers every need of a school site — indoors, the playground, entrances — without needlessly multiplying the number of cameras.
GDPR compliance: full support, not an option
Installing cameras in a school isn’t something to improvise from a regulatory standpoint. GET Conseil supports every school with its GDPR compliance: a controlled footage retention period (30 days), maintaining the processing register, and displaying the required information for families and staff. It’s a point we handle systematically with every school we equip, not a box ticked afterwards.
It’s also a good opportunity to check whether your school has properly appointed its DPO, a legal obligation separate from video protection itself but just as often overlooked.
Feedback from the school
The outcome for the school is positive on two concrete fronts. First, management has an eye on the site outside the presence of teaching staff — a real change for the team’s peace of mind. Second, parents are reassured: their children’s entries and exits are properly recorded, with someone at reception supervising what happens at the school gates live.
Where we operate
GET Conseil is based in Roubaix and equips schools across the whole region: Valenciennes area (Valenciennes, Denain), Lille metropolitan area (Lille, Roubaix, Tourcoing, Villeneuve-d’Ascq), Douai area (Douai), Artois (Arras, Lens, Béthune), as well as across all of Hauts-de-France, with on-site installation and GDPR support included.
Want to secure your school’s entrances like this one in Valenciennes? Discover our professional 4K video protection offer, or get in touch to discuss it.
Frequently asked questions
Is video protection in a school GDPR-compliant?
Yes, provided it’s set up correctly. GET Conseil installs the system in GDPR compliance and supports the school through the associated steps: footage retention limited to 30 days, maintaining the processing register, and informing families and staff.
How long is footage kept?
30 days, a retention period that complies with GDPR requirements for this type of installation in a school.
Who can supervise the cameras live?
The system can be installed directly in a reception office, as with the Valenciennes school, so the person on duty can follow entries and exits live, in addition to the recording.
What types of cameras do you offer for a school?
A full range depending on the areas to cover: 360° cameras with a powerful zoom for a playground, wide-angle cameras for large areas, and night-vision cameras for nighttime visibility. All in very high-definition 4K.