This guide offers straightforward answers to your most common questions, helping you stay compliant and informed.
Can I put CCTV outside my house in Singapore?
Since May 2023, HDB flat owners in Singapore are no longer required to seek approval to install corridor-facing CCTV cameras within their homes. However, these cameras should not face the doors or windows of other flats to safeguard neighbors’ privacy.
Cameras must not be installed where they could become hazards, such as on building facades.
If you face safety issues, like harassment, you may install a CCTV camera at your main door with a Police report and Town Council approval.
These installations are permitted for six months and must be removed afterward.
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Can my neighbor install CCTV in Singapore?
Your neighbor cannot install CCTV outside their unit facing common corridors or other flats’ doors or windows without approval from the Singapore Police Force (SPF) and HDB.
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Is HDB approval no longer required for CCTV cameras?
HDB approval is no longer required for installing corridor-facing CCTV cameras within your home, provided they do not face neighbors’ doors or windows.
Approval is still needed for cameras outside the flat facing common areas.
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Is it allowed to install smart doorbells or smart door viewers?
Yes, you can install smart doorbells and smart door viewers in your home. These devices are less intrusive than CCTV cameras and can be easily installed within your flat or on your front door.
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Can I ask for CCTV footage in Singapore?
Yes, you can request CCTV footage from an organization in Singapore. They should provide access, masking the personal data of others, and may charge a reasonable fee.
However, they are not required to fulfill requests that are frivolous (lacking serious purpose) or vexatious (meant to cause annoyance), or if fulfilling the request would cause unreasonable burden or expense.
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Can I install CCTV in a helper room?
No, you should not install CCTV in the helper’s room or toilet. Placing a camera where the helper may be in a state of undress is intrusive and could be considered a criminal offense if done with the intention to insult her modesty.
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Is it legal to install CCTV in office
Yes, installing CCTV camera in office is legal in Singapore, but organizations must comply with the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA).
This means they must inform employees of the purposes for collecting, using, or disclosing their personal data and obtain their consent.
For example, a clear and prominent notification at the office entrance stating the use and purpose of video surveillance is required.
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