On 12 September 2025, the EU Data Act (Regulation (EU) 2023/2854) (“Data Act”) will come into full effect. The Data Act aims to create a competitive and innovative data market by establishing rules for fair access to, and re-use of data related to the performance, use and environment of connected products and associated services.
As a responsible manufacturer of connected products, Zhejiang Dahua Vision Technology Co.,Ltd (“Dahua”) is committed to full compliance with the obligations of the Data Act and to respecting users' data rights at all times.
This statement provides the key information required by the Data Act regarding the categories, volume, methods of generation, and format of data generated by Dahua's connected products.
1. Dahua Connected Products
1) Under the Data Act, a Connected Product is defined as an item that obtains, generates, or collects data concerning its use or environment and that is capable of communicating product data via an electronic communications service, physical connection or on-device access. Its primary function is not to store, process, or transmit data on behalf of any party other than the user.
2) Dahua connected products mainly includes the followings. Customers may request additional information regarding these products through the Contact Information provided in this statement.
a) Network cameras;
b) Network recorders;
c) Access control products;
d) Video Intercoms;
e) Routers;
f) Alarms.
2. The Type, Format, and Estimated Volume of Data
| Connected Products | |||
| Product Name | Data Type | Data Format | Estimated Volume |
| Network cameras | Videos | dav | Depends on the capacity of the storage medium used by the product, users can contact Dahua to obtain the details. |
| Image | jpg | Depends on the capacity of the storage medium used by the product, users can contact Dahua to obtain the details. | |
| Configuration parameters | binary | Varies by product, users can contact Dahua to obtain the details. | |
| Device diagnose information | txt/binary | Varies by product, users can contact Dahua to obtain the details. | |
| Log data | txt/zip (compressed txt) | Varies by product, users can contact Dahua to obtain the details. | |
| Network recorders | Videos | dav | Depends on the capacity of the storage medium used by the product, users can contact Dahua to obtain the details. |
| Image | jpg | Depends on the capacity of the storage medium used by the product, users can contact Dahua to obtain the details. | |
| Configuration parameters | binary | Varies by product, users can contact Dahua to obtain the details. | |
| Device diagnose information | txt/binary | Varies by product, users can contact Dahua to obtain the details. | |
| Log data | txt/zip (compressed txt) | Varies by product, users can contact Dahua to obtain the details. | |
| Access control products | Image | jpg | Varies by product, users can contact Dahua to obtain the details. |
| Configuration parameters | txt | Varies by product, users can contact Dahua to obtain the details. | |
| Log data | txt | Varies by product, users can contact Dahua to obtain the details. | |
| Video Intercoms | Configuration parameters | txt | Varies by product, users can contact Dahua to obtain the details. |
| Log data | txt | Varies by product, users can contact Dahua to obtain the details. | |
| Routers | Configuration parameters | txt | Varies by product, users can contact Dahua to obtain the details. |
| Log data | txt | Varies by product, users can contact Dahua to obtain the details. | |
| Alarms | Configuration parameters | txt | Varies by product, users can contact Dahua to obtain the details. |
| Log data | txt | Varies by product, users can contact Dahua to obtain the details. | |
3. Data Generation Method
Dahua connected products are capable of generating data when triggered, or continuously and in real time.
| Connected Products | ||||
| Product Name | Data Type | Triggered | Continuously | In real time |
| Network cameras | Video | Yes, triggered when a recording schedule is activated, manual recording is initiated, alarm or event-triggered recording is set up. | Only when the user enables the recording schedule function, the product performs continuous recording, continuous stream of video data will be generated. | Yes |
| Image | Yes, triggered when alarm or event-triggered snapshot is enabled. | No | Yes | |
| Configuration parameters | Yes, it comes with default settings from the factory. The data is updated when the user modifies the configuration. | No | Yes | |
| Device diagnose information | Yes, triggered when the 'One-Click Export' feature is activated. | No | Yes | |
| Log data | Yes, triggered by product operations (e.g., configuration). | No | Yes | |
| Network recorders | Video | Yes, triggered when a recording schedule is activated, manual recording is initiated, alarm or event-triggered recording is set up. | Only when the user enables the recording schedule function, the product performs continuous recording, continuous stream of video data will be generated. | Yes |
| Image | Yes, triggered when alarm or event-triggered snapshot is enabled. | No | Yes | |
| Configuration parameters | Yes, it comes with default settings from the factory. The data is updated when the user modifies the configuration. | No | Yes | |
| Device diagnose information | Yes, triggered when the 'One-Click Export' feature is activated. | No | Yes | |
| Log data | Yes, triggered by product operations (e.g., configuration). | No | Yes | |
| Access control products | Image | Yes, triggered when product recognizing targets. | No | Yes |
| Configuration parameters | Yes, it comes with default settings from the factory. The data is updated when the user modifies the configuration. | No | Yes | |
| Log data | Yes, triggered by product operations (e.g., configuration). | No | Yes | |
| Video Intercoms | Configuration parameters | Yes, it comes with default settings from the factory. The data is updated when the user modifies the configuration. | No | Yes |
| Log data | Yes, triggered by product operations (e.g., configuration). | No | Yes | |
| Routers | Configuration parameters | Yes, it comes with default settings from the factory. The data is updated when the user modifies the configuration. | No | Yes |
| Log data | Yes, triggered by product operations (e.g., configuration). | No | Yes | |
| Alarms | Configuration parameters | Yes, it comes with default settings from the factory. The data is updated when the user modifies the configuration. | No | Yes |
| Log data | Yes, triggered by product operations (e.g., configuration). | No | Yes | |
4. Access, Retrieval, Storage Mode, Retention and Erasure of Data
Dahua’s connected products support data storage either on-device or on a cloud server. As the methods of data access, retrieval, storage mode, retention, and erasure may vary depending on the product category or its functions, customers may obtain detailed information regarding Dahua’s connected products via the Contact Information below.
5. Contact Information
For any inquiries regarding this statement or the EU Data Act, customers can contact us at supportoverseas@dahuatech.com. Dahua remains committed to providing continuous support to our customers.
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Dahua Technology
