Written answer by Ministry of National Development on protecting privacy of direct neighbours of HDB flat owners with corridor-facing CCTVs within units

Oct 4, 2023

Question No: 5031

Question by: Mr Leong Mun Wai

To ask the Minister for National Development what measures are currently being taken to protect the privacy of direct neighbours of HDB flat owners who install corridor-facing CCTVs within their units.

Answer:

Flat owners should ensure that their CCTVs installed do not face the door or windows of other flats, to respect their neighbours’ privacy. Should there be feedback on CCTVs within a flat facing the door or windows of another flat, HDB will work closely with grassroots leaders and community partners to advise the flat owner to adjust the angle of the CCTVs.

2.       Neighbours may also resolve CCTV-related disputes through direct discussions with their neighbours, mediation at the Community Mediation Centre, or as a last resort, file a claim before the Community Disputes Resolution Tribunals.