Overview: New BSIA Body Worn Video (BWV) Publications Supporting the launch of BS 8593:2025

The BSIA has published two new complementary BWV guidance documents – Form 378 and Form 379 – developed specifically to help the industry understand, adopt, and promote compliance with the newly published BS 8593:2025 – Code of Practice for the Deployment and Use of Body Worn Video.

The publications have been developed following the publication of BS 8593:2025, with the review panel for the standard chaired by the BSIA’s Graham Evans, supported by key stakeholders, including BSIA members.

Together, they provide clear, practical interpretation of a significantly updated national standard that reflects modern BWV use, live streaming, cloud workflows, and strengthened legal and evidential expectations.

BSIA Form 378

Body Worn Video (BWV): BS 8593 – Comparison of 2017 vs 2025 Editions

What it is
Form 378 is a detailed comparison guide that explains what has changed between BS 8593:2017 and the new BS 8593:2025 standard, and why those changes matter in practice.

Why it matters
BS 8593:2025 is not a minor update. It is a full modernisation of the BWV code of practice, reflecting:

• Updated UK data protection law
• Stronger evidential integrity expectations
• Cybersecurity, cloud, and interoperability requirements
• Live streaming and ARC integration
• Expanded governance and training obligations

Form 378 helps organisations quickly identify new obligations, risks, and opportunities created by the revised standard.

Key features 

• Side-by-side comparison of BS 8593:2017 vs 2025
• Clear explanation of new terminology, including the shift from CCTV to Video Surveillance Systems (VSS)
• Highlights major legal updates (DPA 2018, UK GDPR, Surveillance Camera Code 2021, Forensic Science Regulator)
• Explains expanded technical requirements for devices, VMS, encryption, metadata, and interoperability
• Shows how expectations around training, auditability and governance have been raised
• Ideal for gap analysis, procurement review, and compliance planning

Who it’s for

• Manufacturers and developers of BWV hardware and software
• Security companies and integrators
• ARCs and control rooms
• Specifiers, consultants, and compliance teams
• Organisations upgrading from BS 8593:2017

Marketing positioning

“Your roadmap to what’s changed – and what you need to do next.”

BSIA Form 379

Briefing Paper: BS 8593:2025 – Code of Practice for Body Worn Video

What it is
Form 379 is a high-level, accessible briefing paper designed to explain what BS 8593:2025 is, who it applies to, and why it matters, without requiring readers to navigate the full British Standard.

Why it matters
As BWV use expands across private security, local authorities, enforcement, lone worker protection and live monitoring, organisations need a clear, authoritative overview they can share internally and externally. Form 379 provides exactly that.

Key features 

• Plain English explanation of BS 8593:2025
• Clearly sets out who the standard applies to (users, system owners, suppliers, ARCs, control rooms)
• Explains the four recognised deployment models, including live-streaming to ARCs
• Summarises expectations around privacy, DPIAs, transparency and public trust
• Highlights device, data management, and evidential integrity requirements
• Explains the role of training, competence, and misuse prevention
• Includes use, case examples and member benefits

Who it’s for

• Senior decision makers and non technical stakeholders
• Sales, marketing and bid teams
• End-users considering BWV adoption
• Local authorities, private security providers, and policing partners
• Anyone needing a quick but authoritative overview of the new standard

Marketing positioning

“The essential guide to lawful, trusted and evidential, grade use of body worn video.”

How Forms 378 & 379 Work Together

Together, they allow the BSIA and its members to communicate the impact of BS 8593:2025 clearly and credibly, supporting:

• Market confidence
• Consistent interpretation
• Improved compliance
• Stronger public trust in BWV use