Measures to Protect Privacy of Direct Neighbours of HDB Flat Owners with Corridor-facing CCTVs within Their Units

24 Mr Leong Mun Wai asked 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.

Mr Desmond Lee: Flat owners should ensure that their closed-circuit televisions (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, the Housing and Development Board (HDB) will work closely with grassroots leaders and community partners to advise the flat owner to adjust the angle of the CCTVs.

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.