Is real-time monitoring processing of data within the meaning of the GDPR?

ANSWER

Real-time video monitoring will be subject to personal data protection law. Under Article 4(2) GDPR, types of personal data processing operations include, among other things, viewing data. Since a natural person's image constitutes personal data (a natural person can be identified — Article 4(1) GDPR), viewing a real-time monitoring recording will be subject to the GDPR.