Are there CCTV in HDB carpark?
SINGAPORE – The Singapore Police Force (SPF) aims to have CCTV cameras covering key entrances and exits at all 10,000 HDB blocks and multi-storey car parks in Singapore, including ground floor lift lobbies and staircase landings.
Can I request CCTV footage from a car park?
You’re entitled to have access to CCTV that contains your image. And you should be able to see it within one calendar month of requesting it. BUT you can’t request CCTV footage of someone else. And that includes whoever bumped their car into yours.
Is CCTV allowed in HDB?
HDB flat owners are not allowed to install CCTV cameras at their unit’s main door facing the common corridor or common areas, to protect the privacy of their neighbours. However, residents may install CCTV cameras at the main door if they are facing safety issues, such as harassment from unlicensed moneylenders.
Can I put camera outside my house Singapore?
Installing a CCTV camera outside an HDB flat Under the by-laws, you must obtain authorisation if you wish to install any structure, fixture or thing in common areas, and this includes CCTV cameras. If you install CCTV cameras without prior authorisation, you can face a penalty of a fine up to $5,000.
Can I ask to see CCTV footage?
You have the right to request CCTV footage of yourself. You need to make a request to the owner of the CCTV system. You can do this either in writing or verbally. The owner’s details are usually written on a sign attached to the camera, unless the owner is obvious (like a shop).
Do I need permission to put up CCTV?
You do not usually require permission to install CCTV, unless your property is listed (when you will require listed building consent) or if you rent it (when you should gain permission from the building owner).
Is it illegal to have CCTV outside your house?
If your CCTV captures images beyond your property boundary, such as your neighbours’ property or public streets and footpaths, then your use of the system is subject to the data protection laws. This does not mean you are breaking the law. But it does mean that, as the CCTV user, you are a data controller.
How do I report illegal parking for HDB?
Alternatively, you can call our Parking Enforcement Hotline at 1800-338-6622 to report illegal parking. The staff from our service providers are required to be in uniform when carrying out enforcement duties.
How long is CCTV footage kept?
31 days
What is that time period, though? Generally, 31 days is the time that most CCTV users keep their recorded footage and it is also recommended by the police. However, this duration may be adjusted according to the severity of the incident.
Is CCTV a breach of privacy?
Capturing and recording such images is not itself a breach of the data protection laws. But CCTV users must ensure they comply with these laws and respect the data protection rights of people whose images they capture.
Can I put up CCTV outside my house?
Yes, it is perfectly legal as long as due care is taken. Most people who choose to install CCTV at home do so primarily to deter would-be intruders from trespassing onto or breaking into their homes, and this is completely legitimate.
What is the law regarding CCTV on private property?